Justice Ginsburg dies

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(09-21-2020, 10:56 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: So, after sitting on this over the weekend, here are my thoughts on the politics of this all. I disagree with the idea that there should not be a Justice nominated in an election year. I disagreed with the idea of it in 2016, and I disagree with it now. In this specific instance, though, I will absolutely advocate against nominating a Justice this year. If it is held off until after the inauguration, then it is a wash. This is why I have no issue with Democrats fighting the idea of a Trump nominee.

I also want to add that the extremes to which Republicans are twisting to back out of their words four years ago is not surprising, but it is absolutely disgusting. There is zero integrity or honor among the likes of Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, and others. They set a precedent when it benefited them and now turn their back on it. I'm betting there would be some conversations we had on here four years ago that were concerned about the precedent.

Here's Graham in 2016 saying to use his words against him in 2020 if there's a GOP president and a vacancy in their last year. "Use my words against me and you'd absolutely right". 


Barrett seems like the lock as the pick. She was inexperienced when Trump put her on the bench in 2017, and I don't think 3 years gives you the necessary experience for a lifetime appointment on the highest court. Then again, Kagan was inexperienced too.