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arbusto_baboso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:30 PM
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So, say Kerry wins, but Rehnquist dies. Does * try lame duck appointment
to SCOTUS? Would he do that? CAN he do that? Are our Dem's in both houses ready to put up the biggest stinking fight EVER over something like that?
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Liberal Gramma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:32 PM
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1. Appointments have to be approved by Congress
I don't think it could happen in three months.
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NewYorkerfromMass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:32 PM
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2. not to the USSC. eom
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northernsoul Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:43 PM
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7. USSC appointments to be affirmed with the advise and consent
of the U.S. Senate

He can't do it without Senatorial complicity
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DaveinMD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:33 PM
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3. Senate Democrats
would fllibuster. Don't worry about this.
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arbusto_baboso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:34 PM
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4. I WOULD DAMN WELL HOPE SO!!!!
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fdr_hst_fan Donating Member (853 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:36 PM
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5. Bring it on!
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-26-04 05:40 PM
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6. The new Congress will make that choice.....
We may have the majority then too!
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