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spooky3

(34,510 posts)
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 01:05 PM Feb 2024

Poll: what do you think SCOTUS will do with today's immunity case?


43 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
They will deny cert., letting the ruling stand: no immunity
39 (91%)
They will hear the case but carve out some immunity rights
4 (9%)
They will hear the case and rule that TFG has broad immunity.
0 (0%)
Other, please specify in comments
0 (0%)
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hlthe2b

(102,468 posts)
4. But dead Scalia still underscored that TSF WAS an OFFICER of the US as in his previous buried ruling.
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 01:38 PM
Feb 2024

So, there is that...

tinrobot

(10,927 posts)
5. SCOTUS might be sick of him and ready to cut him loose
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 01:45 PM
Feb 2024

They'll deny immunity.

If they're really sick of him - they'll also agree with Colorado and deny ballot access.

Once the wannabe dictator is out of the picture, they'll get back to their real work -- turning the country into a conservative religious oligarchy (but not a dictatorship).

spooky3

(34,510 posts)
7. Good point. I also see the majority as weak and spineless
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 01:48 PM
Feb 2024

They don’t want to do anything (more) that will be controversial if it doesn’t mean big thanks from their corporate sponsors

tinrobot

(10,927 posts)
8. I think it might become more of a power play than anything.
Tue Feb 6, 2024, 01:57 PM
Feb 2024

If he gains power again, then their own power is threatened. They'll have to appease him on every ruling.

If he can't run, they can continue to legislate from the bench and maintain their power.

Right now, they have the power to completely shut him out. I suspect they might do that to save themselves grief down the road.

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