Republicans suddenly want to approve Merrick Garland

Posted by | October 21, 2016 07:57 | Filed under: Politics

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At least Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake sees the writing on the wall.

Flake has maintained for months that Republicans should take up Merrick Garland’s Supreme Court nomination if it looks like the presidential contest is a lost cause for the GOP.

It’s looking about that time, Flake said in an interview on Thursday.

“I said if we were in a position like we were in in ’96 and we pretty much knew the outcome that we ought to move forward. But I think we passed that awhile ago,” Flake said. “If Hillary Clinton is president-elect then we should move forward with hearings in the lame duck. That’s what I’m encouraging my colleagues to do.”

 

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9 responses to Republicans suddenly want to approve Merrick Garland

  1. KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker October 21st, 2016 at 08:03

    What a bunch of self serving cynical bastards republicans are.
    This just proves once again, they have no interest in governing nor do they have the best interests of our nation at heart.
    All they crave is power.

    • cogitoergodavesum October 21st, 2016 at 09:04

      The day after Clinton is elected, Obama should withdraw Garland’s nomination, and nominate a liberal judge instead.

      • granpa.usthai October 21st, 2016 at 17:11

        great idea, but unfortunately, POTUS Obama cares more for our nation than joking around with our judicial future.

        republiCONs don’t.

  2. Jungle_Bhoy October 21st, 2016 at 08:59

    Too bad – Hillary’s appointments to the Supreme court should be in this order.
    1. Barack Hussein Obama
    2. Elizabeth Warren
    3. Bernie Sanders
    4. Bill Maher ( just to mess with them).

    • Mensa Member October 21st, 2016 at 09:55

      How about Mike Papantonio?

      I doubt Obama would accept it but he would make a great S.C. justice.

      I am not just saying that… I honestly believe it. Obama knows and respects the law while knowing and respecting the America people. And, he has the long view on history.

      It’s the ideal combination of traits for a judge.

      And he would not just be an automatic liberal vote. He would probably be a centrist.

    • Clea SanDiego October 23rd, 2016 at 01:04

      I absolutely agree!! Excellent suggestions. ;)

  3. William October 21st, 2016 at 09:01

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UyxhY5h1iE&feature=player_embedded

  4. Mensa Member October 21st, 2016 at 09:47

    This just highlights the naked GOP hypocrisy.

    it makes sense to not confirm a justice during a lame duck session. Let the next elected leader make an appointment.

    It didn’t make sense back in March!

  5. Duke Woolworth October 22nd, 2016 at 07:20

    The chance of seeing a nominee this old and moderate is disappearing. Snatch at the brass ring when you pass it this time, kids.

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