Republicans already attacking Stephens' replacement. Why?

[lawgator1]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to regain control.

Sick.

 

[paul1454]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to rebgain control.

Sick.

I haven't been paying much attention lately. You have a link where I can view some of their objections (if any)?

 

[bam15]

I love the Glenn Beck comment.

They seemed to have no problem with Samuel Alito or John Roberts.

I wonder why.

Beck: She could be the devil, she could say 'I hate America, I want to destroy America,' and that way they'll only be able to say, 'Oh, Why do you hate gay immigrant black, gay, handicapped women.' Because that's what this has to be. It must be about.. And when I say this, I mean all of it.

They must energize their base. And Their base is getting smaller and smaller. Their base is becoming unions, thugs, MoveOn.org, Huffington Post--that's their base.

And anybody who has said, 'OK, wait a minute. I wanted universal health care. This is starting to spook me.'

They must make the right and the middle-right into monsters. Because they're losing those people on the middle-left ... those people on the middle-left back into their camp. And they can't do it without hatred and fear. That's all they're doing. That's why as they get louder, we must get softer.

Elena Kagan is the front-runner.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

LG, there is political rhetoric on both sides, but you always have your blinders on and see the Republicans right in front of you and neglect to see the Dems doing the same thing sitting right beside you.

Sick.

 

[BeecherVol]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to regain control.

Sick.

He don't need any help bro.

 

[BeecherVol]

LG, there is political rhetoric on both sides, but you always have your blinders on and see the Republicans right in front of you and neglect to see the Dems doing the same thing sitting right beside you.

Sick.

Exactly.

Every politician throws stones. Ain't hard to figure when it happens on either side. Being surprised that either does it is naive.

 

[allvol123]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to regain control.

Sick.

Your examples of the suffering they have caused so far would be......?

 

[DAVOL]

There have been threats to filibuster possibly although I don't think they will cause this is not a net pickup one way or the other.Funny the party of up and down votes on judicial picks have had a change of H(ypocrisy)EART since the last pres election maybe the democrats should go nuclear option on their ass.

 

[Sabanocchio]

I'm assuming the "Why?" here is rhetorical. Surely you must know why they are doing this. Hell, you answer it yourself.

 

[gsvol]

Sotomayor???

There is a name being floated about as a replacement for Stevens.

Hard to imagine anyone to the left of Stevens but no doubt obambi can come up with one.

 

[Velo Vol]

Hard to imagine anyone to the left of Stevens but no doubt obambi can come up with one.

Stevens was picked by a Republican president. This just goes to show how far right the GOP has moved in the last 30 years.

 

[volfanjustin]

Stevens is a left wing hack, Barry probably will nominate another far left nut. So the balance of the court probably does not change.

 

[BigPapaVol]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to regain control.

Sick.

Really, after we got Sotomayor?
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[droski]

i'm sure he is going moderate this time right? ha ha ha ha ha ha

 

[Vol Mania 21]

remember guys, LG didn't make up his mind who he was going to vote for til late in the race

 

[cd12]

What do the repubs have against Matt Simms?

 

[volsforever27]

What about the whining that went on with Roberts and Alito? Oh right, not the same.

 

[OrangeEmpire]

A short list not even floated and Republicans saber-rattling and threatening filibuster.

They will do anything to cause problems for Obama, even if the country suffers, just to regain control.

Sick.

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The democratic playbook since the founding of the country!

 

[lawgator1]

The nominee may be completely objectionable, I have no idea.

What is troubling is the posturing to filibuster even before the name of the nominee is known.

That strongly suggests, if not outright proves, that the real motivation behind any attacks is purely political grandstanding and will have nothing to do with whether the nominee is qualified.

 

[OrangeEmpire]

The nominee may be completely objectionable, I have no idea.

What is troubling is the posturing to filibuster even before the name of the nominee is known.

That strongly suggests, if not outright proves, that the real motivation behind any attacks is purely political grandstanding and will have nothing to do with whether the nominee is qualified.

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[droski]

The nominee may be completely objectionable, I have no idea.

What is troubling is the posturing to filibuster even before the name of the nominee is known.

That strongly suggests, if not outright proves, that the real motivation behind any attacks is purely political grandstanding and will have nothing to do with whether the nominee is qualified.

how do you suggest the republicans encourage a more moderate candidate if they don't start "posturing" before the nomination?

 

[lawgator1]

how do you suggest the republicans encourage a more moderate candidate if they don't start "posturing" before the nomination?

Perhaps no moderation is needed. They don't know.

Let me ask you: Would you agree that regardless of whether the POTUS is a Dem or a Republican, any nominee to the Court should be judged based on his or her qualifications, judicial temperament, etc.?

 

[volsforever27]

Perhaps no moderation is needed. They don't know.

Let me ask you: Would you agree that regardless of whether the POTUS is a Dem or a Republican, any nominee to the Court should be judged based on his or her qualifications, judicial temperament, etc.?

I would agree, except you don't seem to apply the same standards to the Dems...

 

[volfanjustin]

Perhaps no moderation is needed. They don't know.

Let me ask you: Would you agree that regardless of whether the POTUS is a Dem or a Republican, any nominee to the Court should be judged based on his or her qualifications, judicial temperament, etc.?

The Rs are on alert and ready to battle because Barry is a far left radical, is assiociated with only far left radicals and just about everyone appointee and nominee for any position so far have been far left radicals. I think they can see a trend.

 

[droski]

"Perhaps no moderation is needed."

Even you can't be this delusional. We saw the first person he nominated.

as for your second question it's pretty idealistic. if we look at history it's an almost lock to be appointed if nominated whether you are qualified or not (and we can certainly assume this nomine is a 100% lock with this congress). Therefore you better get your point of view in before the nomination.