2016 US Presidential Elections | Trump Wins
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They won't even hold hearings on Srini - what does this do for a potential nomination if Hillary wins the election? Would Hillary be interested in re-nominating him? Otherwise, this is Obama sacrificing a guy for political gain.
EDIT: It's not Srini with the nomination But the same point remains...
EDIT: It's not Srini with the nomination But the same point remains...
Merrick Garland it is for SCOTUS
Just watched some videos of that, what sparked the riot inside the hall?
It doesn't really matter. Obama needs someone who has overwhelming bipartisan appeal to expose the GOP Congress for what they are. I think Dems want a solid liberal on the court for years to come, especially with Ginsburg wanting to step down.
Remember reading about that in my elementary school history book. Interesting quote from Wiki...
If he is 'neutral' it would mean the Repubs will hate him.
They will obstruct any of them even if they are considered middle of the road and recently cleared their nominations 100-0.
Just heard that Trump will create a new cabinet position...Secretary of Winning.
Hillary has gone as left as she can - there will be no further shift to the left.
Sanders supporters will come to their senses - people always do. Anyone suggesting mass defections or apathy...is either too young to remember 2008 or has a failing memory
In a conventional election Hillary would now start announcing "centrist" policies: harder lines on immigration/Syria/Iran, less talk about college (though her plan is exactly what exists now, but she's selling it as something new). That combined with her vague lines about barriers and making america whole.
Now that she still has issues with the left, she needs to keep on message about tuition fees, etc.
Also, of the ~10 states Sanders has won, he lost among Democrats in every single one bar Vermont and maybe Colorado. Even in NH, with a 22 point win, he lost among registered Dems. 40% of his support in the primaries* themselves has been from independents**. These are not natural Democrat/Clinton voters, and probably not her target in the general. So these won't be defections.
*not caucuses, there are no numbers for those
**I saw this on reddit last night, will be hard to find the source again.
President Clump
Creepy.
There is no doubt the 1968 protests worked in Nixon's favour, more people where upset with the protesters behaviour and voted for Nixon, than those who supported the protesters actions.
If the protests against Trump continue up to and including the convention, and I expect they will, the same thing could happen. While some people support the actions of the protesters, just as many if not more see them depriving Trump and his supporters of their First admendment rights.
Who knows which way it will go, i know i don't.
I agree that actively trying to stop the rallies is low and should be condemned. Peaceful protesting though is fine.
Garland is said to be liberal on gun rights so republicans will see him as a threat to the second amendment and won't approve his nomination.
What's the lottery number tomorrow?
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/trump-riots-gop-nominee-220859
I agrre, Nothing wrong with peaceful protests. The protesters also have First admendmend rights.
think they are the same person
They're likely both of that space alien-lizard people cabal that's been controlling us since the Kennedy assassination.
simple fact is Republicans should not expect a judge that reflects their views when they have not won the Presidency. Elections have consequences. If they block him, the Dems will take the Senate and Presidency and simply pass on 50 votes majority. And all the threats will not matter. I'm assuming Hillary will nominate a center left judge. I could be wrong of course.
They keep saying about checks and balances but want to have Senate, House, White House and Supreme Court in their favor
They keep saying about checks and balances but want to have Senate, House, White House and Supreme Court in their favor
...without having to win the Presidency on their platform.
Kasich says he won't participate in debate if Trump isn't there
Fox news is going to be so pissed off
Fox news is going to be so pissed off
Kasich says he won't participate in debate if Trump isn't there
Fox news is going to be so pissed off
will cruz go and stand up there by himself?
Mitch Mcconnell already made up his mind not to consider this new guy who I know nothing about.
Kasich says he won't participate in debate if Trump isn't there
Fox news is going to be so pissed off
That's pretty good to be fair. Cruz has the entire platform for himself.
Charlie Sheen.
these debates now are a farce. its simply a way for FOX to take down Trump. He is right to say he won't participate.
the lizard reference seems so appropriate though.
You can spot them 'cause the skin on their faces doesn't sit right. Colin Powell is another one.
And when Hillary threatens to appoint someone way to the left...Republicans will be begging to confirm Garland
Powell eh? hmmm. he has not been active this season. Not a fan of Trump or Hillary...
I feel bad for Merrick Garland. He'll be used as a political football for months.
If Hillary wins she may nominate someone else. If a Republican wins they will definitely nominate someone else.
Not a good position to be in.
If Hillary wins she may nominate someone else. If a Republican wins they will definitely nominate someone else.
Not a good position to be in.
this will come back to bite the Republicans in the Generals too. Watch Democrats run this horse to death that Republicans are just obstructionists
They will make the case that you should not appoint someone to the Supreme Court in the middle of an election. It politicalizes the court, which should be above politics.
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