2016 Postmortem

Proud Liberal Dem

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62. They have moved the goalposts

Mon Oct 17, 2016, 06:02 PM

Oct 2016

now that it appears that Hillary is all but certain to win. Now, they feel that the American public should decide who replaces Scalia............in 2020

WTF is it about Scalia that they admire so damned much? They can't handle the fact that he couldn't manage to hang on until another Republican gets elected? Well, too f***ing bad for them! Bush "won" in 2000 and 2004 and got to fill two vacancies and as much as I hated him and as much as I'm sure most Democrats disliked him, we all NEVER ONCE questioned his constitutional ability as President to nominate new Justices to replace the retired/deceased Justices. The thing that is even more galling about this whole affair is that Republicans have been sitting on their hands SINCE FEBRUARY so as to deprive President Obama, who was duly elected (twice), of his ability to fill the vacancy despite having nearly a year left in his term. Garland could have easily been confirmed by now if the GOP Senate had not been playing these stupid games!

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John McCain: Republicans will block anyone Clinton names to the Supreme Court [View all] Skidmore Oct 2016 OP

Then what???? lillypaddle Oct 2016 #1

Any respect I had for GWC58 Oct 2016 #12

Unfortunately, I think he's going to win his race :( arthritisR_US Oct 2016 #39

lets wait and see MFM008 Oct 2016 #56

Me too. I think he is morally bankrupt. arthritisR_US Oct 2016 #64

What the hell happened? BlueStater Oct 2016 #57

I was flabbergasted by the turnaround too and disheartened, I really arthritisR_US Oct 2016 #65

Omg...Me Too! PunksMom Oct 2016 #59

Wow, it took you this long? pangaia Oct 2016 #61

Me too...THAT IS IT...Goodbye little bit of respect I had!! Cakes488 Oct 2016 #75

If they do that, I think we can make a much bigger issue out of it BlueProgressive Oct 2016 #28

Constitutional crisis is the short answer Advice and consent does not mean the president Monk06 Oct 2016 #84

Wow lillypaddle Oct 2016 #85

Get off my lawn moment! NHDEMFORLIFE Oct 2016 #2

It's from all those years w/ hus head up Bush's ass Panich52 Oct 2016 #15

okay it is official... chillfactor Oct 2016 #3

The insanity continues then? BSdetect Oct 2016 #51

This is sickening after all of the talk of the next president being able anoNY42 Oct 2016 #4

They arrogantly felt certain they would win the presidency. CrispyQ Oct 2016 #41

I beg to disagree, Crispy. leftieNanner Oct 2016 #47

My apologies to all two year olds! CrispyQ Oct 2016 #50

They have moved the goalposts Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2016 #62

Sounds like treason to me Angry Dragon Oct 2016 #5

My 1st reaction, too. Have to google f/ info on impeaching over Panich52 Oct 2016 #17

He would have made such a good president Angry Dragon Oct 2016 #30

Mr. "Country First" my ass!! Va Lefty Oct 2016 #6

McCain can NEVER again use that😤 GWC58 Oct 2016 #13

Correct me if I am wrong... Else You Are Mad Oct 2016 #7

That was my take on it. Along with... Pacifist Patriot Oct 2016 #25

Here's to a Democratic Senate! nt WhiteTara Oct 2016 #8

Yes! And my wish would be that Hillary appoints Obama to the Court. asjr Oct 2016 #34

I doubt that he will want to be tied down like that. WhiteTara Oct 2016 #37

Rs should lame duck Garland in after an HRC win, but they won't. Because they are idiots. Fahrenthold451 Oct 2016 #9

If Clinton wins and the Dems win the Senate, Goblinmonger Oct 2016 #40

agreed. btw, nice stapler... Fahrenthold451 Oct 2016 #82

"But then, they switched from the Swingline to the Boston stapler, Goblinmonger Oct 2016 #90

Well, yeah, but this election doesn't count jberryhill Oct 2016 #10

The election is rigged, remember? Nevernose Oct 2016 #21

Well, right, after the next non-rigged election jberryhill Oct 2016 #63

which is of course only happening treestar Oct 2016 #71

BENGHAZI!!!!!! Nevernose Oct 2016 #72

Maybe he's helping the Dems GOTV. Let's take it all back! nolabear Oct 2016 #11

"Obstructionism First!" Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #14

Party before country was Repubs' silent battle cry f/ 35 years, but Panich52 Oct 2016 #18

It really is dumbfounding that they are popularly thought of as the more patriotic party. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #20

Goes back to 60s truncated quote favored by "anti-hippies" Panich52 Oct 2016 #92

Do your fucking jobs Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2016 #16

This is the problem Demsrule86 Oct 2016 #19

In California they are paying the price and maybe a little more after this next election nolabels Oct 2016 #29

Good....I am hoping for Trump's complete collapse. Demsrule86 Oct 2016 #91

If that's the case HAB911 Oct 2016 #22

By whom? Skidmore Oct 2016 #27

I've never cared... LenaBaby61 Oct 2016 #23

We need to take back the Senate! sheshe2 Oct 2016 #24

I think there is a good chance of that HAB911 Oct 2016 #26

I agree, HAB! sheshe2 Oct 2016 #32

+ a million geardaddy Oct 2016 #69

The rantings of this bozo should be used in an ad targetted at Millennials. THIS is why the Dems OnDoutside Oct 2016 #31

OK Dems, the shot has gone across your bow. lark Oct 2016 #33

Exactly Caliman73 Oct 2016 #73

Vote him out mountain grammy Oct 2016 #35

US voters need to end the GOP's obstructionist temper tantrum... Beartracks Oct 2016 #36

Guess they are moving the goalposts Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2016 #38

If the GOP retains the Senate and uses it to destroy Scotus, they'll lose. BobbyDrake Oct 2016 #42

Ackety Lumpy. Take a count when it's over you s.p. selector. lonestarnot Oct 2016 #43

It's time ReformedGOPer Oct 2016 #44

Senate better be ready to never recess for the next 4 years then LOL. Amimnoch Oct 2016 #45

A couple of years ago they came up with a technical way to not be recessed even though.... George II Oct 2016 #49

This creates a serious constitutional crisis angrychair Oct 2016 #46

So we're going to go four years, most likely eight, with only 8 justices or less? This is what... George II Oct 2016 #48

There is no constitutional requirement for 9 justices LiberalLovinLug Oct 2016 #52

Later on Monday, McCain, through a spokeswoman, reversed course LeftRant Oct 2016 #53

he's giving people another reason to vote in a democratic majority. barbtries Oct 2016 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Oct 2016 #55

Unfortunately, it looks like this do-nothing asshole will be reelected. BlueStater Oct 2016 #58

McCain has been a self-centered asshole ever since he flew that plane under the power lines. pangaia Oct 2016 #60

This just sounds like tough election talk to me Lucinda Oct 2016 #66

Well then they will be derelict in their duties. Rex Oct 2016 #67

Yeah, I saw that on Facebook. geardaddy Oct 2016 #68

What a jerk treestar Oct 2016 #70

I prefer Republicans who don't CAPTURE... Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2016 #74

Donnie got one thing right, McCain is NOT a hero. Dawson Leery Oct 2016 #76

He's kookoo bravenak Oct 2016 #77

Mindboggiling nopence2020 Oct 2016 #78

So, IF we take back control of the Senate, AND Hilary is President, Chuck Schumer can get rid of napi21 Oct 2016 #79

And the Koch brothers are amping up the Republican ground game jumptheshadow Oct 2016 #80

So much for the Constitution. ecstatic Oct 2016 #81

So there's no reason for fundies to vote for trunp lostnfound Oct 2016 #83

Trump deserves to be egged, all right! True Dough Oct 2016 #86

John McCain does not sound healthy in that statement. He sounds old and uncertain. Hekate Oct 2016 #87

There's a massive attack line here folks !!! OnDoutside Oct 2016 #88

Morning Joe is just about to cover this story next OnDoutside Oct 2016 #89