Justice Kennedy Retiring

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(06-28-2018, 10:20 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: Well, the only way to really do this all in full would be a new constitution or some serious amendments. Which is a long game.

Yes it is. Getting rid of the two party system would bea very valuable step that probably would solve many problems. Or other stuff. I hope this works out, I just am afraid that time's getting a bit short. More and more people seem to be willing to go uniparty these days.

52% of republicans would be ok with postponing the 2020 elections. That I find just amazing.

(06-28-2018, 10:25 AM)michaelsean Wrote: No the rule wasn't that 60% of the Senators have to approve, it's that 60% have to agree to end debate and move forward with a vote. (That's where the filibuster comes in) The Dems actually changed that first when the Republicans were holding up judicial appointments.

Ah ok... got it.
And ah, the democrats. I know little about that, but I think these two examples aren't much alike. The holding up of appointments seemed uncalled for - while holding up Gorsuch was anything but uncalled for. I'm sure not strong on the nuances. But this clearly was a stolen seat to begin with.