McConnell doesn’t want Obama appointing next Supremo
What a shock: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is being a jerk over the dead body of Justice Antonin Scalia. It must not matter to him that it is President Obama’s duty to name a replacement in a timely manner.
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29 responses to McConnell doesn’t want Obama appointing next Supremo
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KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker February 13th, 2016 at 19:04
In other words, republicns don’t want a functioning government.
TiredOldGuy February 13th, 2016 at 19:17
Teddy would nominate his daddy to SCOTUS.
mistlesuede February 14th, 2016 at 00:28
OMG, you are probably right!
alpacadaddy February 13th, 2016 at 19:13
What an unmitigated load of crap! Would these RWNJ clowns do this under Dubya, or Ronnie Raygun? Excuse me Turtle Man, but the country HAS spoken, and has TWICE elected our current leader, who should have the right to exercise the duties of his office each and every day throughout the duration of his term. So much for their holier-than-thou interpretation of adhering to the Constitution!
labman57 February 13th, 2016 at 19:18
This is absurd.
Should a Democrat be elected to the presidency while the GOP retains control of the Senate, what’s to prevent them from stalling approval of a replacement Justice for another 4 years beyond the current year?
raypc800 February 13th, 2016 at 19:34
“The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President.”
Excuse me but the American people voted for President Obama not once but twice. The American people clearly understood that President Obama would choose the next Supreme Court Justice if one was needed. Just because the GOP does not like it does not mean they have the Constitutional right to stop President Obama.
Lyndia February 14th, 2016 at 15:59
But the GOP, will stop it!! Why? Because they do not understand that President Obama, is the president, until January 20, 2017.
whatthe46 February 14th, 2016 at 19:48
won’t stop it, but will try and fail again. miserably.
Suzanne McFly February 13th, 2016 at 19:36
Good job keeping the politics out of our court system mcconnell.
No way out February 13th, 2016 at 19:50
He will do his duty, and the senate best do their job, or they’ll lose seats in the senate
Tommie February 13th, 2016 at 19:59
You show me one republican that those and i wouldn’t believe it!
Suzanne McFly February 13th, 2016 at 20:20
I am proud of my Senator Blumenthal, in local news, this is what he had to say….
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) –
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal issued this statement following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia:
“I am saddened by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The son of an immigrant, dedicated public servant, acerbic wit, and gifted writer and orator, Justice Scalia lived a uniquely-American life. I respected his intellect and patriotism. My thoughts are with his wife Maureen and their entire family.”
“My hope is that the President will promptly nominate someone with strong intellect and integrity who can win bipartisan support. I will work vigorously as a member of the Judiciary Committee to achieve confirmation,” he said in a press statement.
Warman1138 February 13th, 2016 at 20:31
This , coming from the guy that swore to keep the current president to one term. that didn’t work out very well for Mr. Obstruction-nell did it. They aren’t even going to wait till Monday to start hurling giant loads of hogwash, wait for tomorrow.
Suzanne McFly February 13th, 2016 at 20:53
I am wondering about the debate tonight, its not like we have the most gracious people in this quest for the republican nominee. I bet some dog poop will be slung, hell I might even watch this one……naaaa who am I kidding. I need to keep the few brain cells I have left. I watch the debate and at least one of my brain cells will commit Hara-kiri.
TiredOldGuy February 13th, 2016 at 21:04
I can’t handle watching them either. If I’m going to kill my brain cells, it will be with alcohol; less painful and it doesn’t leave as bad a taste in my mouth.
Suzanne McFly February 13th, 2016 at 21:10
And I don’t regret the alcohol in the morning like I would the debate. You are left with the memories of wasted time you will never get back, at least with alcohol I don’t have the memories lol.
Allison Renée Alworth February 13th, 2016 at 23:28
He said it was his main priority, holding the President to one term (fail), repealing the ACA (fail) and not passing a budget (fail). Now he doesn’t want to confirm a justice for the next year, at least. And maybe he’ll try to stretch it out for 8 more years, after we elect a Democrat as President. Pull your head in your shell and sit on a log, Turtle Boy – it won’t be getting better for you.
Warman1138 February 14th, 2016 at 00:22
Whatever happens the GOP and their pundits are going to be bouncing back and forth with hateful deceit and crazy conspiracy driven delusions with plenty of name calling and (subtle to them, oblivious to others) innuendo. It’s going to get weird and interestingly confused.
Tim Coolio February 14th, 2016 at 19:43
If the GOP obstructs Obama from trying to replace him
with a liberal, this will galvanize Democratic voters this
fall, it will show people how much the GOP hates this
president and the American Democracy!
Warman1138 February 14th, 2016 at 20:10
Victory!
Foundryman February 13th, 2016 at 21:11
“The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice,”
This one sentence shows just how stupid McConnell is.
The American people does have a voice, the majority elected Obama TWICE to do the duty of the President!
He doesn’t do anything that we Americans do not have a voice in.
tracey marie February 13th, 2016 at 21:52
President Obama is bound by the constitution to nominate another Supreme court justice, the teabagger mccoinnel who showed his ass when he procliamed to destroy and obstruct the President needs to shot and quarted if he obstructs this right.
mistlesuede February 14th, 2016 at 00:26
Yes turtle face. We had a voice two times when we elected PO and we want him to choose the replacement. The faster, the better.
labman57 February 14th, 2016 at 11:19
Who the hell does Obama think he is — the freakin’ President of the United States?
Pharisee February 14th, 2016 at 11:40
lol
CandideThirtythree February 14th, 2016 at 15:04
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Bernie or Hillary won and nominated Obama?
Lyndia February 14th, 2016 at 16:02
That would be a gas.
Tim Coolio February 14th, 2016 at 19:41
And see McTurtles head explode.
Tim Coolio February 14th, 2016 at 19:42
I like Obama’s speech yesterday, he kind of gave McTurtle the finger.