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What do democrats have to gain, politically, by preventing Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court?
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Of course there are the moral benefits of not having a sex offender on the Supreme Court. But from a purely political perspective: If his nomination is withdrawn, won't Trump just nominate another conservative judge (who would presumably be confirmed by the republican-controlled senate)?
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Of course there are the moral benefits of not having a sex offender on the Supreme Court. But from a purely political perspective: If his nomination is withdrawn, won't Trump just nominate another conservative judge (who would presumably be confirmed by the republican-controlled senate)?
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Of course there are the moral benefits of not having a sex offender on the Supreme Court. But from a purely political perspective: If his nomination is withdrawn, won't Trump just nominate another conservative judge (who would presumably be confirmed by the republican-controlled senate)?
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Of course there are the moral benefits of not having a sex offender on the Supreme Court. But from a purely political perspective: If his nomination is withdrawn, won't Trump just nominate another conservative judge (who would presumably be confirmed by the republican-controlled senate)?
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If senators can draw out the nomination process long enough, they have a chance of having a Democratic majority in the Senate during the next confirmation. Then Trump would have to nominate somebody that Democrats are happy with.
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There are three issues that may be on the Supreme Court's docket that very well may spell the end of a political party: Gamble v. United States, the removal of Roe v. Wade, and the question of whether a sitting president can be convicted of a crime.
Gamble v. United States is about the 'separate sovereign' issue, basically removing a form of double jeopardy across state and federal lines. This is of major interest to Republicans because it looks increasingly likely that Mueller's probe will end up indicting quite a few Senators, Representatives, and campaign people before it's over. While the President can pardon Federal crimes, he cannot pardon State crimes. Mueller is currently using this fact to compel testimony in order to increase the speed of his investigation. Republicans would much rather slow things down until Mueller can be fired.
Roe v. Wade. Conservatives have been trying to stack the Supreme Court for Roe's overturn since Reagan nominated Rehnquist in the 80's. This excites the Republican base at a time where they need all the help they can get to avoid losing the Senate along with the House come November.
If Mueller isn't fired in the next few weeks, it is very likely that we will see federal charges levied against him by the Special Prosecutor, ranging anywhere from Obstruction of Justice to Tax Fraud to Treason. Kavanaugh has publically stated that he did not believe in indicting a sitting president.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, it is nearly too late for them to find someone else for the Supreme Court before the Dems take both houses of Congress, and Trump has exerted a good amount of pressure on them to keep Kavanaugh, likely due to point three. This is a job interview, not a trial, and someone as unpopular as Kavanaugh would have been withdrawn weeks ago if it weren't for these three upcoming cases and the possibility of them tipping the Supreme Court Conservative.
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There could be some benefits on forcing Republicans to take a stance on the Kavanaugh nominations and the accusations against him, a few months before elections.
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3 Answers
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oldest
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active
oldest
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active
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up vote
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If senators can draw out the nomination process long enough, they have a chance of having a Democratic majority in the Senate during the next confirmation. Then Trump would have to nominate somebody that Democrats are happy with.
answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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If senators can draw out the nomination process long enough, they have a chance of having a Democratic majority in the Senate during the next confirmation. Then Trump would have to nominate somebody that Democrats are happy with.
answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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up vote
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If senators can draw out the nomination process long enough, they have a chance of having a Democratic majority in the Senate during the next confirmation. Then Trump would have to nominate somebody that Democrats are happy with.
answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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If senators can draw out the nomination process long enough, they have a chance of having a Democratic majority in the Senate during the next confirmation. Then Trump would have to nominate somebody that Democrats are happy with.
answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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answered 48 mins ago
elliot svensson
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There are three issues that may be on the Supreme Court's docket that very well may spell the end of a political party: Gamble v. United States, the removal of Roe v. Wade, and the question of whether a sitting president can be convicted of a crime.
Gamble v. United States is about the 'separate sovereign' issue, basically removing a form of double jeopardy across state and federal lines. This is of major interest to Republicans because it looks increasingly likely that Mueller's probe will end up indicting quite a few Senators, Representatives, and campaign people before it's over. While the President can pardon Federal crimes, he cannot pardon State crimes. Mueller is currently using this fact to compel testimony in order to increase the speed of his investigation. Republicans would much rather slow things down until Mueller can be fired.
Roe v. Wade. Conservatives have been trying to stack the Supreme Court for Roe's overturn since Reagan nominated Rehnquist in the 80's. This excites the Republican base at a time where they need all the help they can get to avoid losing the Senate along with the House come November.
If Mueller isn't fired in the next few weeks, it is very likely that we will see federal charges levied against him by the Special Prosecutor, ranging anywhere from Obstruction of Justice to Tax Fraud to Treason. Kavanaugh has publically stated that he did not believe in indicting a sitting president.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, it is nearly too late for them to find someone else for the Supreme Court before the Dems take both houses of Congress, and Trump has exerted a good amount of pressure on them to keep Kavanaugh, likely due to point three. This is a job interview, not a trial, and someone as unpopular as Kavanaugh would have been withdrawn weeks ago if it weren't for these three upcoming cases and the possibility of them tipping the Supreme Court Conservative.
answered 11 mins ago
Carduus
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Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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There are three issues that may be on the Supreme Court's docket that very well may spell the end of a political party: Gamble v. United States, the removal of Roe v. Wade, and the question of whether a sitting president can be convicted of a crime.
Gamble v. United States is about the 'separate sovereign' issue, basically removing a form of double jeopardy across state and federal lines. This is of major interest to Republicans because it looks increasingly likely that Mueller's probe will end up indicting quite a few Senators, Representatives, and campaign people before it's over. While the President can pardon Federal crimes, he cannot pardon State crimes. Mueller is currently using this fact to compel testimony in order to increase the speed of his investigation. Republicans would much rather slow things down until Mueller can be fired.
Roe v. Wade. Conservatives have been trying to stack the Supreme Court for Roe's overturn since Reagan nominated Rehnquist in the 80's. This excites the Republican base at a time where they need all the help they can get to avoid losing the Senate along with the House come November.
If Mueller isn't fired in the next few weeks, it is very likely that we will see federal charges levied against him by the Special Prosecutor, ranging anywhere from Obstruction of Justice to Tax Fraud to Treason. Kavanaugh has publically stated that he did not believe in indicting a sitting president.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, it is nearly too late for them to find someone else for the Supreme Court before the Dems take both houses of Congress, and Trump has exerted a good amount of pressure on them to keep Kavanaugh, likely due to point three. This is a job interview, not a trial, and someone as unpopular as Kavanaugh would have been withdrawn weeks ago if it weren't for these three upcoming cases and the possibility of them tipping the Supreme Court Conservative.
answered 11 mins ago
Carduus
2,413414
1
Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
There are three issues that may be on the Supreme Court's docket that very well may spell the end of a political party: Gamble v. United States, the removal of Roe v. Wade, and the question of whether a sitting president can be convicted of a crime.
Gamble v. United States is about the 'separate sovereign' issue, basically removing a form of double jeopardy across state and federal lines. This is of major interest to Republicans because it looks increasingly likely that Mueller's probe will end up indicting quite a few Senators, Representatives, and campaign people before it's over. While the President can pardon Federal crimes, he cannot pardon State crimes. Mueller is currently using this fact to compel testimony in order to increase the speed of his investigation. Republicans would much rather slow things down until Mueller can be fired.
Roe v. Wade. Conservatives have been trying to stack the Supreme Court for Roe's overturn since Reagan nominated Rehnquist in the 80's. This excites the Republican base at a time where they need all the help they can get to avoid losing the Senate along with the House come November.
If Mueller isn't fired in the next few weeks, it is very likely that we will see federal charges levied against him by the Special Prosecutor, ranging anywhere from Obstruction of Justice to Tax Fraud to Treason. Kavanaugh has publically stated that he did not believe in indicting a sitting president.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, it is nearly too late for them to find someone else for the Supreme Court before the Dems take both houses of Congress, and Trump has exerted a good amount of pressure on them to keep Kavanaugh, likely due to point three. This is a job interview, not a trial, and someone as unpopular as Kavanaugh would have been withdrawn weeks ago if it weren't for these three upcoming cases and the possibility of them tipping the Supreme Court Conservative.
answered 11 mins ago
Carduus
2,413414
There are three issues that may be on the Supreme Court's docket that very well may spell the end of a political party: Gamble v. United States, the removal of Roe v. Wade, and the question of whether a sitting president can be convicted of a crime.
Gamble v. United States is about the 'separate sovereign' issue, basically removing a form of double jeopardy across state and federal lines. This is of major interest to Republicans because it looks increasingly likely that Mueller's probe will end up indicting quite a few Senators, Representatives, and campaign people before it's over. While the President can pardon Federal crimes, he cannot pardon State crimes. Mueller is currently using this fact to compel testimony in order to increase the speed of his investigation. Republicans would much rather slow things down until Mueller can be fired.
Roe v. Wade. Conservatives have been trying to stack the Supreme Court for Roe's overturn since Reagan nominated Rehnquist in the 80's. This excites the Republican base at a time where they need all the help they can get to avoid losing the Senate along with the House come November.
If Mueller isn't fired in the next few weeks, it is very likely that we will see federal charges levied against him by the Special Prosecutor, ranging anywhere from Obstruction of Justice to Tax Fraud to Treason. Kavanaugh has publically stated that he did not believe in indicting a sitting president.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, it is nearly too late for them to find someone else for the Supreme Court before the Dems take both houses of Congress, and Trump has exerted a good amount of pressure on them to keep Kavanaugh, likely due to point three. This is a job interview, not a trial, and someone as unpopular as Kavanaugh would have been withdrawn weeks ago if it weren't for these three upcoming cases and the possibility of them tipping the Supreme Court Conservative.
answered 11 mins ago
Carduus
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Carduus
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answered 11 mins ago
Carduus
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Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
1
1
Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
Remember 2015!!!!! Never pre-judge an election!!!!!!!!!!!
– elliot svensson
9 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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There could be some benefits on forcing Republicans to take a stance on the Kavanaugh nominations and the accusations against him, a few months before elections.
answered 19 mins ago
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There could be some benefits on forcing Republicans to take a stance on the Kavanaugh nominations and the accusations against him, a few months before elections.
answered 19 mins ago
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up vote
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There could be some benefits on forcing Republicans to take a stance on the Kavanaugh nominations and the accusations against him, a few months before elections.
answered 19 mins ago
Relaxed
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There could be some benefits on forcing Republicans to take a stance on the Kavanaugh nominations and the accusations against him, a few months before elections.
answered 19 mins ago
Relaxed
15.7k3354
answered 19 mins ago
Relaxed
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answered 19 mins ago
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answered 19 mins ago
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