SCOTUS Nominations

[Catalina]

A moderate would be a great first step, and taking the longer view, he would be in  a better position to go more conservative next time - and there will be a next time, maybe two more. 

[racer254]

3 minutes ago, xtralettucetomatoe580 said:

That is winning an election. That is completely different than furthering this country. 

 

2 minutes ago, Catalina said:

A moderate would be a great first step, and taking the longer view, he would be in  a better position to go more conservative next time - and there will be a next time, maybe two more. 

I think he needs to take advantage of the position the voters put him in.

[xtralettucetomatoe580]

9 minutes ago, racer254 said:

 

I think he needs to take advantage of the position the voters put him in.

I think he does by placing a moderate in power. Remember his win came from blue collar dems and not from the right wing whack jobs. Putting a moderate on the SC absolutely shows that he hears those people who are traditionally democrats but pulled the trigger for him. He doesn't need to cave and put a liberal on by any means, but a good, solid, and responsible moderate from the right would be a huge show of confidence for ALL Americans. Because let's face it. He could throw three hardliners on there and there is not a thing the left could do about it. 

Edited November 11, 2016 by xtralettucetomatoe580

[bussman]

32 minutes ago, SnowRider said:

It's time you  with the rest of the butthurt pussies 

How adorable, you think you matter. 

[Catalina]

I'm sure he could go hard line. Doesn't this require 2/3rds approval? Not going to get that in either house if everyone follows party lines. Would be nice to get something done by putting up a candidate they can't say no to, and moving on. Again - there will be more chances, and they can say we gave you an easy one last time.

Edited November 11, 2016 by Catalina

[racer254]

1 minute ago, Catalina said:

I'm sure he could go hard line. Doesn't this require 2/3rds approval. Not going to get that in either house if everyone follows party lines. Would be nice to get something done by putting up a candidate they can't say no to, and moving on. Again - there will be more chances, and they can say we gave you an easy one last time.

I think he needs 60 votes in the senate, so a hard line guy probably would not pass.

[xtralettucetomatoe580]

6 minutes ago, Catalina said:

I'm sure he could go hard line. Doesn't this require 2/3rds approval? Not going to get that in either house if everyone follows party lines. Would be nice to get something done by putting up a candidate they can't say no to, and moving on. Again - there will be more chances, and they can say we gave you an easy one last time.

With a Filibuster they need 60 votes I believe. Just majority without. 

[Mainecat]

1 hour ago, bussman said:

Picturing President Trump intoducing his new justice....

"I present to you.........the honorable.....Lying Ted"

 

 

Sarah Palin

[Catalina]

Would be tough to get to 60 in the senate if the candidate is too far right, it seems to me. 

 

Unless he can negotiate way better than I think he can. 

Edited November 11, 2016 by Catalina

[Mileage Psycho]

1 hour ago, xtralettucetomatoe580 said:

Again, that was his list as candidate. He needs to show that strong Evangelical Nut Bag front, and to be honest it worked pretty well for him based off the simple fact he got elected. I would be very happy and impressed to see a good moderate be thrown out. Could really do a lot for the fears in this country. 

The best thing about this election is that Jesus wasn't brought up at all, and we have Trumo to thank for that 

 

[Momorider]

Look at his list cuz it's coming from that list  

[01mxz800]

a moderate would be a win win for all IMO

[Momorider]

2 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said:

a moderate would be a win win for all IMO

Who are the moderates on the list?  

[Catalina]

From Trumps website:

Keith Blackwell is a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was appointed to the position in 2012. He had previously served on the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Before serving on the bench, Justice Blackwell was a Deputy Special Attorney General of the State of Georgia, an Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County, and a commercial litigator in private practice. Justice Blackwell is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law.

Charles Canady is a justice of the Supreme Court of Florida. He has served in that role since 2008, and he served as the court's chief justice from 2010 to 2012. Prior to his appointment, Justice Canady served as a judge of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal and as a member of the United States House of Representatives for four terms. Justice Canady is a graduate of Yale Law School.

Neil Gorsuch is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He was appointed to the position in 2006. Judge Gorsuch previously served in the Justice Department as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Judge Gorsuch was a Marshall Scholar and received his law degree from Harvard. He clerked for Justices Byron White and Anthony Kennedy.

Mike Lee is the Junior U.S. Senator from Utah and currently serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Utah and as a Supreme Court Clerk for Justice Alito.

Edward Mansfield is a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. He was appointed to the court in 2011 and retained by voters in 2012. Justice Mansfield previously served as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals. He also teaches law at Drake University as an adjunct professor. Justice Mansfield is a graduate of Yale Law School.

Federico Moreno is a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and a member of the Judicial Conference of the United States. He previously served as a state and county court judge in Florida. Judge Moreno is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.

Margaret A. Ryan has been a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces since 2006. Judge Ryan served in the Marine Corps through deployments in the Philippines and the Gulf War. She then attended Notre Dame Law School through a military scholarship and served as a JAG officer for four years. Judge Ryan clerked for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the Fourth Circuit and Justice Clarence Thomas.

Amul Thapar is a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, serving since his appointment in 2007, when he became the first South Asian Article III judge. He has taught law students at the University of Cincinnati and Georgetown. Judge Thapar has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. and the Southern District of Ohio. Immediately prior to his judicial appointment, Judge Thapar was the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Judge Thapar received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Timothy Tymkovich is the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Judge Tymkovich was appointed to the bench in 2003. He previously served as Colorado Solicitor General. Judge Tymkovich is a graduate of the University of Colorado College of Law.

Robert Young is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan. He was appointed to the court in 1999, and became part of a majority of justices who embraced originalism and led what one scholar described as a "textualism revolution." Justice Young previously served as a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals. Chief Justice Young is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

The full list of the twenty-one individuals Mr. Trump will consider is below:

1. Keith Blackwell

2. Charles Canady

3. Steven Colloton

4. Allison Eid

5. Neil Gorsuch

6. Raymond Gruender

7. Thomas Hardiman

8. Raymond Kethledge

9. Joan Larsen

10. Mike Lee

11. Thomas Lee

12. Edward Mansfield

13. Federico Moreno

14. William Pryor

15. Margaret A. Ryan

16. Amul Thapar

17. Timothy Tymkovich

18. David Stras

19. Diane Sykes

20. Don Willett

21. Robert Young

[oleroule]

22. ted cruz

[bussman]

1 minute ago, oleroule said:

22. ted cruz

That New World Order fuck can fuck off. 

[GGNHL]

4 minutes ago, oleroule said:

22. ted cruz

God I hope you're not serious...

[01mxz800]

who say his fucking choice has to come off the list he posted, now that he beat the cunt he can look further to find good fits, why the fuck are you so infatuated with our politics anyways?

[hwytohell]

3 hours ago, oleroule said:

22. ted cruz

That would take him out of the way forever, plus the heads of some exploding ...........................................

[BOHICA]

Cruz would be a good replacement for scalia.  He is 45 years old and would help assure a conservative court for 35+ years which means my constitutional rights would be safe from liberal assault for the remainder of my life.  Two of bill clinton appointments will prolly retire or die in this 4 year term so i hope trump can find 2 additional ted cruz's to fill those spots

Edited November 11, 2016 by BOHICA

[oleroule]

1 hour ago, BOHICA said:

Cruz would be a good replacement for scalia.  He is 45 years old and would help assure a conservative court for 35+ years which means my constitutional rights would be safe from liberal assault for the remainder of my life.  Two of bill clinton appointments will prolly retire or die in this 4 year term so i hope trump can find 2 additional ted cruz's to fill those spots

[Sleepr2]

8 hours ago, SnowRider said:

How about you STFU and aquatint yourself with reality. 

this is your reality 

 

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It's over fellas and fhe best and most qualified candidate took this race wire to wire  Now I get to rub your noses in it  "

 

[Ebsell]

8 hours ago, Skidooski said:

Slope the trailblazer #14

 

 

Fuck I just spit coffee all over my I Pad ya dickhead 

[Snoslinger]

9 hours ago, xtralettucetomatoe580 said:

You basically are saying you want to see the country fail. That is disgraceful. 

wtf dude? you said the exact same thing in another thread and why you voted trump.

[Ez ryder]