10-22-2020, 02:41 PM
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Re: Supreme Court vacancy
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Originally Posted by SunnySide
Yes, the Dems did lower the threshold to simple majority for federal judicial appointments.
Yes, McConnell rightfully warned the Dems this will come back to bite them
Yes, the Dems kept the blue slip policy
Yes, McConnell lowered the threshold for Supreme Court picks to a simple majority
Yes, McConnell did away with the blue slip policy
Yes, McConnell refused to allow vetting of Garland with 10 months to go in Obamas term so "the american people have a say"
Yes, McConnell then ignored the "american people have a say" by rushing Barretts confirmation just days before an election
Yes, Dems have warned McConnell that this will comeback to bite him
Yes, one day one of the party's will do away with legislative filibusters thereby creating a simple majority rule in the Senate for legislation and policy (and that will be a sad for every American, regardless of political affiliation)
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So you good with putting the rules back in place?
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