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Thursday, August 13, 2020

President Trump Says He Would 'Absolutely' Fill A Supreme Court Vacancy Before November

President Trump indicated that he would fill a potential vacancy on the Supreme Court ahead of the election in November, as rumors of a potential retirement loom. In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, Trump said he would nominate a jurist to fill the seat quickly:

The prospect of filling a Supreme Court seat ahead of November sparks controversy on Capitol Hill, as Democrats warn Republicans of adhering to their own standard set in 2016. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) famously declined to hold hearings for President Obama’s final nominee, Judge Merrick Garland. Hedging his bets on a GOP sweep in November of 2016, Leader McConnell argued that a justice should not be confirmed to the high court amidst divided government.

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10 comments:

Anonymous said...

These dumbocrats NEVER back down or honor an agreement. Why should we?

Anonymous said...

Oh well I lied. Something Democrats know to well - how to lie. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Anonymous said...

I've been pleasantly surprised by his pick. Sides with the law and now with Supreme Leader Trump.

Anonymous said...

RBG will stay even if embalmed.

Anonymous said...

Block him all the way! Corrupt GOP blocked Obama from carrying out his constitutional powers for almost a year for no reason other than politics. They specifically stated he shouldn't have a selection during an election year. OK, so stick to that or else willingly admit to being a liar. No Trump picks unless he wins in November

Anonymous said...

They will continue the charade of Ginsburg’s living status until they can get an equally appalling person to take her dead self’s place.

Ginsburg has already joined Hillary in Heaven - minus their life-long demons. Jesus Christ saved both of their souls, and for that we should all rejoice!

Anonymous said...

rbg will not finish the year

Anonymous said...

When he wins november.

Anonymous said...


4:05 You remember selectively and incorrectly. The objection against taking Judge Garland's nomination was that an election was close, as it would be this year, and that Obama was a 'lame duck' since he would be leaving office having served the maximum two terms.

Currently, there are no SCOTUS vacancies, and more to the point, Trump is not a lame duck. He is eligible for another term. If he is reelected and a vacancy opens in 2024 and he nominates Judge Garland we can revisit the discussion.

Anonymous said...

Well after Gorsch. I wouldn't be in to much of a hurry. Unless he nominated his sister.