Trump announces Amy Coney Barrett as SCOTUS nomination to replace Ginsburg

[Dashinka 24,512]

I loved when ACB held up her notes.

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Dems Criticize ACB For Constantly Interrupting Their Campaign Speeches

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

LOL I'm dying right now as Barrett handed it to Feinstein when she tried to pull the "take a few words from something and invent my own context" routine as we saw with "fine people". She so eloquently turned that around on her, her only recourse was to completely change the subject and say what a wonderful family she had. 

 

I had two choice words I imagined Amy saying in her own head that I expressed in mine. 

[Dashinka 24,512]

So what is Senator Hirono doing here?  Is she setting up an 11th hour revelation from a disgruntled student or clerk, or just covering herself for her actions back during the Kavanaugh hearings?

 

Absolute Idiocy: Mazie Hirono Pretty Much Asked Amy Coney Barrett If She Raped Anyone

 

Then again, it’s Mazie. And yes, she did ask Judge Barrett if she raped anyone upon becoming a legal adult.

“Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?” she asked. 

 

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/10/13/hirono-just-asked-amy-coney-barrett-if-she-raped-anyone-n2578009

Edited October 14, 2020 by Dashinka

[Boiler 45,525]

Did she?

 

 

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

37 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

So what is Senator Hirono doing here?  Is she setting up an 11th hour revelation from a disgruntled student or clerk, or just covering herself for her actions back during the Kavanaugh hearings?

 

Absolute Idiocy: Mazie Hirono Pretty Much Asked Amy Coney Barrett If She Raped Anyone

 

Then again, it’s Mazie. And yes, she did ask Judge Barrett if she raped anyone upon becoming a legal adult.

“Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?” she asked. 

 

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/10/13/hirono-just-asked-amy-coney-barrett-if-she-raped-anyone-n2578009

most bizarre moment ever 

[TBoneTX 45,309]

They're setting something  up, or are trying.

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

Jeez... this comical attempt to delay is low energy, their tank is empty. 

[Dashinka 24,512]

10 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

They're setting something  up, or are trying.

They have to be careful in attacking ACB.  She could be a very sympathetic victim to a lot of people in political identity categories, way more so than Merrick Garland.

[Dashinka 24,512]

That Senator who is a Mormon, you know, the governor decided on his vote.

 

Romney says he will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-confirm-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

51 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

That Senator who is a Mormon, you know, the governor decided on his vote.

 

Romney says he will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/romney-confirm-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court

Mittens its a little to late to do the right thing now 

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

2 hours ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

Mittens its a little to late to do the right thing now 

At least it saves Pence the trip, even though he might take it anyways. The only threats to this nomination were Tillis and Gardner (didn't need Romney/Collins/Murkowski to begin with) and we know they're both voting for ACB. There's little question she's getting seated.

 

So the thing with Murkowski and Collins is if they value their Senate careers, this is just posturing and not how they vote on the floor. I think it's more likely they'll do what Romney did, but Romney did what he did earlier because he's insulated against backlash from those outside the GOP. If Collins were to ignore ACB's qualifications and vote based effectively against ACB because "Trump"/"election", she's going to alienate her base. The people giving both Collins/Murkowski hell about the election year and 2016 are the ones not voting for them anyways. If Murkowski votes against, she will be primary'd in 2022 and I'd say stands a very good chance of getting dumped. Some old GOP NeverTrumpers don't mind if they've got a backup lined up. TDS is probably still very lucrative.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Burnt Reynolds

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

Doesn't matter WHAT Murkowski does in regards to Barrett.  She's done in 2022.  I only wish I were able to have my vote against her counted. But alas, I shall be voting in a different state in 2022.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Voice of Reason

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

Committee vote is scheduled for Thurs the 22nd, barring any potential delays, and potential cloture vote on the floor with time delays means floor vote might be the following week.

[Dashinka 24,512]

10 hours ago, Burnt Reynolds said:

Committee vote is scheduled for Thurs the 22nd, barring any potential delays, and potential cloture vote on the floor with time delays means floor vote might be the following week.

I still don’t understand the delay, why doesn’t the committee vote tomorrow.  The often cited case of Lincoln’s nominee that is put forward by the Dems without proper historical context shows that the Senate confirmed his eventual nominee in one day.

Edited October 18, 2020 by Dashinka