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In reply to the discussion: Do you think Obama will use the recess appointment to get Garland to the SC? [View all]
 

WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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9. The Recess Appointment is in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. Isn't it his duty to follow
Reply to mountain grammy (Reply #3)
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 11:31 PM
Mar 2016

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Do you think Obama will use the recess appointment to get Garland to the SC? [View all] WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 OP
There would have to be a recess for that to happen. And there won't be one. onenote Mar 2016 #1
this nt msongs Mar 2016 #4
Agree. No recess, just gym class until January. leveymg Mar 2016 #11
If that's what it takes k8conant Mar 2016 #2
No, because unlike republicans, he respects the constitution. mountain grammy Mar 2016 #3
The Recess Appointment is in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. Isn't it his duty to follow WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #9
Yes. And the recess clause has been interpreted in such a way as to limit its use to an actual onenote Mar 2016 #12
OK, so what some of you are saying is, if they go on recess and he makes an appointment WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #13
Not exactly. When a recess is called, it typically is for a set period. onenote Mar 2016 #15
This place has so many smart people. Thanks for the thorough explanation WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #20
A long time ago, as a young lawyer, I had to research a recess appointment issue onenote Mar 2016 #21
I know what you mean...... mountain grammy Mar 2016 #23
Oops my bad...thanks mountain grammy Mar 2016 #22
Considering his last recess appt got overturned & giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #5
If he does then he could have appointed an actual liberal. "But 11-1/2 dimensional chess ..." GoneFishin Mar 2016 #6
Exactly. Garland seems to be a decent, competent judge but no liberal like Kagan or Sotomayor. pampango Mar 2016 #17
I was being sarcastic, but you make some good points. It could shine a bright spotlight on what GoneFishin Mar 2016 #18
No, no he won't. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #7
Recess Appointment is only good through the end of this Congress. bottomofthehill Mar 2016 #8
Nope. Recess appointments last until the end of the "next" session onenote Mar 2016 #10
No, I think Congress will use the recess appointment to get Garland to the SC. n/t Lil Missy Mar 2016 #14
How would that work? The repubs are going to intentionally call a recess onenote Mar 2016 #16
More specifically, after the election and before the new President is seated, Lil Missy Mar 2016 #24
No B Calm Mar 2016 #19
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