SCOTUS under Trump

Strollen · 2020-09-19T00:11:47.129Z

One done, three to go. Remember there are probably lots of opportunities to filibuster lots of procedural votes that will require 60 votes. Plus a lot of Senators will went to get out of dodge to go campaign.

ShivaX · 2020-09-19T00:12:22.621Z

arrendek:

he really is coming off as a jackass.

He’s still fighting with those people on a daily basis.

They didn’t “come around” or anything, they’re still saying the same shit they did in 2016.

Daagar · 2020-09-19T00:12:38.624Z

“Confirmation hearing”. You guys are funny.

I’m placing bets that one will be sworn in immediately to “keep the country stable right before the election”.

ShivaX · 2020-09-19T00:13:29.503Z

Too many close Senate seats for McConnell to risk it is the prevailing theory.

But after the election? They’ll ram it through no matter who won.

ShivaX · 2020-09-19T00:15:30.422Z

twitter.com

Tom Nichols (RadioFreeTom)

Barrett. That's my guess. twitter.com/Santucci/statu…

John Santucci @Santucci

Multiple sources close to President Trump with direct knowledge tell ABC News he is expected put forth a nominee to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat in the coming days via me & @KFaulders

12:13 AM - 19 Sep 2020 52 15

CF_Kane · 2020-09-19T00:18:18.168Z

Barrett is a smart choice for Trump from a political perspective, to rile up the religious part of his base. She gets criticized for being a religious nut.

That is why Trump will pick Tom Cotton or something.

Siphon9r · 2020-09-19T00:18:23.327Z

What was the site that allowed you to see where a donation would have the highest leverage? My google-fu is failing me unless its just ActBlue. If I want to donate to, say, 4-5 Senate races which ones are my dollars most likely to help? As much as I would love McGrath to boot Mitch or for Hegar win here in TX, I don’t think those are the races to invest in.

Dave_Perkins · 2020-09-19T00:19:44.540Z

I don’t think anyone saw RBG as staying on the court till 2024. So I don’t see how “making the election about this” is pertinent.

charmtrap · 2020-09-19T00:19:48.930Z

I’m wondering that too…I’ve suddenly found $1000 or so I can spare.

CF_Kane · 2020-09-19T00:20:02.990Z

For Senate races, I would think you want to donate to Harrison in SC. The two Georgia races. Montana. Maybe one of the close races favoring Dems (NC, ME).

This assumes you are interested in investing in races that could give the 50th/51st seat, rather than trying to maximize seats in the case of a swing to the right before the election.

Daagar · 2020-09-19T00:20:41.922Z

Dave_Perkins:

I don’t think anyone saw RBG as staying on the court till 2024. So I don’t see how “making the election about this” is pertinent.

Umm. After next Jan, assuming a Biden win, she’s replaced with someone NOT picked by Trump. That’s now not happening.

Gordon_Cameron · 2020-09-19T00:21:25.094Z

I’m confused. If a new justice can be nominated and confirmed in the lame duck session, how does donating to senate campaigns matter here? Can outgoing senators not vote, or does the senate not meet between election day and after the inauguration, or something?

CF_Kane · 2020-09-19T00:22:21.020Z

Gordon_Cameron:

I’m confused. If a new justice can be nominated and confirmed in the lame duck session, how does donating to senate campaigns matter here? Can outgoing senators not vote, or does the senate not meet between election day and after the inauguration, or something?

It makes people feel better. Some Republicans might know shame, especially if they are about to leave office. That is about all you can get.

Siphon9r · 2020-09-19T00:25:13.665Z

Its a good, and maybe even useful, thing to do when otherwise all that is left is to rage against the dying of the light. Also, maybe seeing a surge in donations to Dem Senatorial candidates after this news might put a little fear into GOP senators. Probably not, but we grasp for what straws we can.

Gordon_Cameron · 2020-09-19T00:26:33.819Z

Fair enough. It’s obviously a good thing to do in any case.

arrendek · 2020-09-19T00:28:41.331Z

She is announcing up front that she needs to be one of the few Republican senators who is going to be allowed to vote no.

charmtrap · 2020-09-19T00:29:20.145Z

There’s also things the Senate can do post-inauguration day if the Dems take it back, even if Trump gets his pick on the Court. I may not think those things are terribly likely, but the option won’t even exist if R’s hold.

CF_Kane · 2020-09-19T00:31:47.996Z

charmtrap:

There’s also things the Senate can do post-inauguration day if the Dems take it back, even if Trump gets his pick on the Court. I may not think those things are terribly likely, but the option won’t even exist if R’s hold.

We can’t pack without a majority. And we probably need 51+, since we will lose Joe Manchin at a minimum.

Gordon_Cameron · 2020-09-19T00:32:19.488Z

Just saw this mentioned on the Slate obit:

In the days before her death, the justice dictated a statement to her granddaughter, Clara Spera: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”

Somehow I doubt Mitch will be moved, but anyhoo.

Strollen · 2020-09-19T00:35:23.777Z

Gordon_Cameron:

Somehow I doubt Mitch will be moved, but anyhoo.

I kinda of wish she hadn’t done that. I can’t think a better way of owning libs than to diss RBG than by going against her last wish.

What an awful time line