Importance of filling SCOTUS vacancy
Sep 19, 2020 19:06:03 #
Sen. Ted Cruz explains the grave danger of not filling SCOTUS vacancy before e******n: ‘A constitutional crisis’ Blaze News, September 19, 2020
Speaking with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Cruz said the integrity of the e******n depends on the court having nine justices, especially considering the enhanced likelihood of a legally contested contest this year.
“I think it is tremendously important that not only does the nomination happen next week but that the confirmation before E******n Day,” Cruz explained. “Democrats and Joe Biden have made clear, they intend to challenge this e******n, they intend to fight the legitimacy of the e******n. As you know, Hillary Clinton has told Joe Biden ‘under no circumstances should you concede. You should challenge this e******n.'”
“We cannot have E******n Day come and go with a 4-4 court,” Cruz said.
If the seat is not filled prior to E******n Day, America risks a “constitutional crisis,” the Texas senator went on to say.
“A 4-4 court that is equally divided cannot decide anything. And I think we risk a constitutional crisis if we do not have a nine justice Supreme Court, particularly when there’s such a risk of a contested litigation and a contested e******n,” Cruz explained.
“Twenty years ago, I was part of the legal team that litigated Bush v. Gore and went to the Supreme Court. Thirty-seven days the country did not know who the president was going to be, and if we had a 4-4 court it could have d**gged on for weeks and months,” he continued.
“So, I think we have a responsibility — a responsibility to do our job,” Cruz said. “The president should nominate a principled constitutionalist with a proven record, and the Senate is going to take a lot of work to get it done before E******n Day but I think we should do our job and protect the country from the constitutional crisis that could result otherwise.”
Earlier in his interview, Cruz said, “This nomination is why Donald Trump was elected. This confirmation is why the v**ers v**ed for a Republican majority in the Senate.”
White House released an updated list of potential nominees for future Supreme Court vacancies. Cruz’s name is on the list, although he has since stated that he is not interested in serving on the Supreme Court.
Judge Amy Comey Barrett, a conservative justice who was confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017, is thought to be one of the top contenders for the seat.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed late Friday that the Senate will v**e on Trump’s nominee before E******n Day.
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Judge Amy Comey Barrett was previously confirmed?
On October 5, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee v**ed 11–9 on party lines to recommend Barrett and report her nomination to the full Senate.[45][46] On October 30, the Senate invoked cloture by a v**e of 54–42.[47] The Senate confirmed her by a v**e of 55–43 on October 31, with three Democrats—Joe Donnelly, Tim Kaine, and Joe Manchin—v****g for her.[15] She received her commission on November 2.[2] Barrett was the first woman confirmed to the federal bench during Trump's presidency. Wikipedia
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45 Days Until E******n: Three Supreme Court Justices, Including Ginsburg, Were Confirmed In Less Time Daily Wire, September 19, 2020
After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, questions swirled about whether President Donald Trump would nominate or be able to push through a nominee before the e******n in 45 days.
As The Federalist’s Sean Davis pointed out, however, it is entirely possible to get a Supreme Court nominee in fewer than 45 days. The question remains, however, whether or not a nominee should be pushed through so close to an e******n.
Three Supreme Court Justices, including Ginsburg herself, took fewer than 45 days to be confirmed by the Senate. As Davis pointed out, Ginsburg’s nomination was sent to the Senate by then-President Bill Clinton on June 22, 1993. Her confirmation hearing began a month later on July 20, and she was confirmed on August 3. “The entire process took 42 days,” Davis tweeted.
In addition to Ginsburg, two other Supreme Court Justices were confirmed in under 45 days, Davis noted.
“The time between the formal Supreme Court nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor and her final Senate confirmation was 33 days. (Aug. 19-Sep. 21, 1981). For John Paul Stevens, the formal process took only 19 days (Nov. 28-Dec. 17, 1975),” Davis tweeted. “There are 46 days until the e******n.”
Speaking with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Cruz said the integrity of the e******n depends on the court having nine justices, especially considering the enhanced likelihood of a legally contested contest this year.
“I think it is tremendously important that not only does the nomination happen next week but that the confirmation before E******n Day,” Cruz explained. “Democrats and Joe Biden have made clear, they intend to challenge this e******n, they intend to fight the legitimacy of the e******n. As you know, Hillary Clinton has told Joe Biden ‘under no circumstances should you concede. You should challenge this e******n.'”
“We cannot have E******n Day come and go with a 4-4 court,” Cruz said.
If the seat is not filled prior to E******n Day, America risks a “constitutional crisis,” the Texas senator went on to say.
“A 4-4 court that is equally divided cannot decide anything. And I think we risk a constitutional crisis if we do not have a nine justice Supreme Court, particularly when there’s such a risk of a contested litigation and a contested e******n,” Cruz explained.
“Twenty years ago, I was part of the legal team that litigated Bush v. Gore and went to the Supreme Court. Thirty-seven days the country did not know who the president was going to be, and if we had a 4-4 court it could have d**gged on for weeks and months,” he continued.
“So, I think we have a responsibility — a responsibility to do our job,” Cruz said. “The president should nominate a principled constitutionalist with a proven record, and the Senate is going to take a lot of work to get it done before E******n Day but I think we should do our job and protect the country from the constitutional crisis that could result otherwise.”
Earlier in his interview, Cruz said, “This nomination is why Donald Trump was elected. This confirmation is why the v**ers v**ed for a Republican majority in the Senate.”
White House released an updated list of potential nominees for future Supreme Court vacancies. Cruz’s name is on the list, although he has since stated that he is not interested in serving on the Supreme Court.
Judge Amy Comey Barrett, a conservative justice who was confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017, is thought to be one of the top contenders for the seat.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed late Friday that the Senate will v**e on Trump’s nominee before E******n Day.
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Judge Amy Comey Barrett was previously confirmed?
On October 5, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee v**ed 11–9 on party lines to recommend Barrett and report her nomination to the full Senate.[45][46] On October 30, the Senate invoked cloture by a v**e of 54–42.[47] The Senate confirmed her by a v**e of 55–43 on October 31, with three Democrats—Joe Donnelly, Tim Kaine, and Joe Manchin—v****g for her.[15] She received her commission on November 2.[2] Barrett was the first woman confirmed to the federal bench during Trump's presidency. Wikipedia
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45 Days Until E******n: Three Supreme Court Justices, Including Ginsburg, Were Confirmed In Less Time Daily Wire, September 19, 2020
After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, questions swirled about whether President Donald Trump would nominate or be able to push through a nominee before the e******n in 45 days.
As The Federalist’s Sean Davis pointed out, however, it is entirely possible to get a Supreme Court nominee in fewer than 45 days. The question remains, however, whether or not a nominee should be pushed through so close to an e******n.
Three Supreme Court Justices, including Ginsburg herself, took fewer than 45 days to be confirmed by the Senate. As Davis pointed out, Ginsburg’s nomination was sent to the Senate by then-President Bill Clinton on June 22, 1993. Her confirmation hearing began a month later on July 20, and she was confirmed on August 3. “The entire process took 42 days,” Davis tweeted.
In addition to Ginsburg, two other Supreme Court Justices were confirmed in under 45 days, Davis noted.
“The time between the formal Supreme Court nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor and her final Senate confirmation was 33 days. (Aug. 19-Sep. 21, 1981). For John Paul Stevens, the formal process took only 19 days (Nov. 28-Dec. 17, 1975),” Davis tweeted. “There are 46 days until the e******n.”
Sep 19, 2020 19:08:27 #
Sep 19, 2020 19:12:09 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
Sen. Ted Cruz explains the grave danger of not fil... (show quote)
I think we should dine before we lose our teeth.
Sep 19, 2020 19:19:27 #
Sep 19, 2020 19:38:59 #
Sep 19, 2020 19:57:47 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
Spot on Article by Ted. A 4 - 4 may or may not v**e party lines, but getting a new judge quick is of tremendous importance! We may never have this opportunity again! This action can secure the Court for more than 20 years thus saving the Republic!
Sep 19, 2020 20:08:51 #
ldsuttonjr wrote:
This action can secure the Court for more than 20 years thus saving the Republic!
Otherwise, can you imagine Eric Holder sitting on the Supreme Court if the Progressive Socialist gain full control?
Sep 20, 2020 07:20:26 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
Otherwise, can you imagine Eric Holder sitting on the Supreme Court if the Progressive Socialist gain full control?
Or Obama? God forbid!
Sep 20, 2020 11:38:57 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
Sen. Ted Cruz explains the grave danger of not fil... (show quote)
Trump and McConnell are trying to rush a confirmation because like most in Washington, they know Trump is going to get booted in November. But there may not be enough v**es for McTurtle to confirm anyone.
Sep 20, 2020 15:34:45 #
Tug484 wrote:
Or Obama? God forbid!
That would be a nightmare!
The v****g system is so corrupt, I don't know if we can have a f**r e******n.
Hitlary should be in prison or just getting out on good behavior.
Sep 20, 2020 16:02:10 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
That would be a nightmare!
The v****g system is so corrupt, I don't know if we can have a f**r e******n.
Hitlary should be in prison or just getting out on good behavior.
The v****g system is so corrupt, I don't know if we can have a f**r e******n.
Hitlary should be in prison or just getting out on good behavior.
True.
These lefties screaming about him putting a SCOTUS up for nomination should go look for the list of nominees v**ed on in a short time.
RBG herself was confirmed 45 days before an e******n.
Some confirmed in 12 days.
The lefties need to quit whining.
Sep 20, 2020 16:10:08 #
PulletSurprise wrote:
Sen. Ted Cruz explains the grave danger of not fil... (show quote)
How can anyone listen to this moron?
Everything he says is backwards...he says "everyone knows Biden and the democrats intend to challenge the e******n this year".
Now come on, I think everyone here is smart enough to know that trump has been indicating he will challenge the e******n results, at least if he doesn't win. I guess trump's big spin is that he intends to claim a win even if he doesn't, and hold up counting b****ts that are likely to not favor him.
Sep 20, 2020 16:27:46 #
woodguru wrote:
How can anyone listen to this moron?
Everything he says is backwards...he says "everyone knows Biden and the democrats intend to challenge the e******n this year".
Now come on, I think everyone here is smart enough to know that trump has been indicating he will challenge the e******n results, at least if he doesn't win. I guess trump's big spin is that he intends to claim a win even if he doesn't, and hold up counting b****ts that are likely to not favor him.
Everything he says is backwards...he says "everyone knows Biden and the democrats intend to challenge the e******n this year".
Now come on, I think everyone here is smart enough to know that trump has been indicating he will challenge the e******n results, at least if he doesn't win. I guess trump's big spin is that he intends to claim a win even if he doesn't, and hold up counting b****ts that are likely to not favor him.
A lot of Dems have said Biden shouldn't concede.
The Dems sound like they're the ones that know they can't win.
You're not even v****g for Biden for president.
Haven't you figured that out yet?
Sep 20, 2020 20:53:12 #
kemmer wrote:
Trump and McConnell are trying to rush a confirmation because like most in Washington, they know Trump is going to get booted in November. But there may not be enough v**es for McTurtle to confirm anyone.
Some in Washington may HOPE that Trump loses, but NO ONE KNOWS unless they have r****d some fraud we are NOT YET aware of!!!
A Constitutional Crisis is PROBABLY just what the Democrats HOPE they can set up to further the DOWNFALL of LAW in this country! This MUST BE AVOIDED at all costs!
Sep 20, 2020 20:56:26 #
Tug484 wrote:
Or Obama? God forbid!
Obama would never sit on the SC, he couldn't stay still that long!!! He is aiming to be the head of the UN &
Ruler of the NWO! He didn't quite get his wish to ruin the USA, now he wants to ruin the WORLD!!
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