But Democrats were incensed and threw a fit for years about Merrick Garland, insisting that a sitting President had that right. Now that the shoe is on the other foot, suddenky it would be wrong and immoral. Such hypocrisy.

That is simply, and only a statement of McCconnell when needed...nothing more.

It was ONE year, and for me, it was another embarrassment for our nation.

To disengage from our principles and constitutional meaning by inventing a rule on the fly is unamaerican, at best.

I was still a GOP activist at the time and was and still am embarrassed by the entire situation.

Remember, McConnell has always said that when you have a President of one party and the Senate controlled by the other party then the voters should participate in that decision. However, if the President and the Senate are of the same party then the voters have already made that decision. Regarding RGB I admired her and her tenacity but lost some respect for her when she let her political bias show through which a Supreme Court Justice should never do. Great Justices will many times write opinions contrary to their personal biases as they understand their job is to interpret the law and constitution as written and not make the law. The late great Antonin Scalia use to say that it is the job of a justice to interpret the law but when seven unelected justices start making the law then it is not much of a democracy.

lawn boy
 

Ginsburg's legacy will be the first Supreme Court Justice to openly politicize the Court.
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female Justice, Ginsburg the second. O'Connor retired from the court in grace at age 76, she is now 90. Ginsburg had to be carried out. Ginsburg rolled the political dice and lost.

"If the next Justice has the philosophy of "Original Intent"


That "original intent" of the constitution was to treat women and blacks as second-class citizens, who could not vote or had any power in society and could be discriminated against with impunity. It's been patently obvious in recent years, that a lot of white males wish that we could go back to that intent. The real irony, is the number of women who have benefited from RBG's life's work and yet are clueless, as to what she has done for them.

Plenty of warning, unfortunately. She ‘ beat’ cancer 3 times only to have it come back. RIP.

Thus far the GOP is pitching a shutout based on actual reality

Be honest - The issue of moving on with the business of the country is not a question of respect.

It is political. As one President has said in the past, "Elections have consequences...".

Politicians in office have obligations and judgements to consider. Appointments to the Supreme Court are recommended by the ruling President and approved by the existing Senate. Either party would move forward with their selection if they had adequate votes to confirm.

But the "Elections have consequences.." comment works two ways. The existing politicians now must consider the "consequences" of their actions in the upcoming election.

I would not believe any politician of either party proclaiming that "waiting" is due to respect.

You got it.

Our constitution has been ravaged and precedents have been set. Of course some only think in the moment, not our future.

Lots of reference points have been established.

Never understood, in watching our government, the short sighted win now attitude. Not exactly pro country

Obama was a lame duck president in the last year of his second term. The current president is not.

Here is McConnell's quote: "I can’t imagine that a Republican majority Congress in a lame duck session after the American people have spoken would want to confirm a nominee opposed by the NRA, the NFIB, and the New York Times says would move the court dramatically to the left. This nomination ought to be made by the next president."

The justice must not have trusted Pres Obama to replace her or she would have retired so he could pick his choice. Something was weird there!

Misquoted the granddaughter

Agree!

That’s what amendment’s to the constitution are for. That’s why it is such an incredible document.

Ditto

Rip

Are you serious?


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The last time I checked, the appointment was for life. I really don't care what pundits think and I am pretty sure RBG didn't either. Any you shouldn't either.

If McConnell hadn't refused to consider Obama's choice for SCOTUS at the time (Merrick Garland), hadn't even allowed it to be considered by the Senate at all - then Garland would've taken that vacancy, and RBG would've been able to retire knowing that a moderate judge was put into the other position.

That was her, suffering through sickness, in order to preserve the Republic. There is no personal ambition when you're SCOTUS. When you become USSCOTUS - you have won. Game over.

All of which means WHAT relative to pushing hearings and vote on a justice 6 weeks before an election.

And frankly, the action as not something I would support, however I point to a few posts about precedence being set. Nobody, in either party has forgotten the McConnell “made up rule” and application for most of one year on Garland.

Yep....election do have consequences.....actions in office once elected as well. Words have consequences as well.

I guess changing the rules set by Mitch are okay by you then? Can of worms time is coming.

That “made up” rule and anti American action will forever hang over Supreme Court nominations. Actions have consequences.

The actions during the last nomination were a DIRECT result of McConnells actions.

Just remember NINE is just a number. That can be changed at any time. Look up the year 1869 for more info on this.

Nothing to change....it is a made up rule, with no standing anywhere. I believe it was an affront to our country. It represents where we have traveled.

If McConnell had given in to their demands, this wouldn't even be a thing. She would've retired during Obama's presidency, knowing that one available seat had already been filled by a reasonable justice.

Since he refused to even consider Garland, and claimed (at the time) that it was because it was too close to election (Garland was nominated 9 MONTHS before election day), the hypocrisy is on him, should he insist that RBG's replacement be pushed through less than 50 days before THIS election.

The election needs to be supported by the people. At the present time, the people do not support the president. The president is the one who nominates people for the SCOTUS seat.

This may be the most impactful political event of our lifetimes. I think we can have a meaningful discourse as long as it doesn't become overtly partisan. I have seen some disparaging comments that I feel cross the line and they were not about RBG.

There is a difference between commenting on the impact of politics and political rhetoric especially when it becomes derogatory.

She trusted Obama - she approved of Merrick Garland as his previous pick. But she didn't trust the Senate to approve him. And then when they proved to her that they couldn't be trusted, she chose to stick around as long as possible and hope that the Senate would be flipped to something a little less extremist ultra-conservative, and a little more moderate and reasonable.

Really was hoping RBG made it to 2021, the great ones always die way 2 early! Condolences , prayers and love to her family and friends.

I guess what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. It's wonderful to see how dishonorable and hypocritical our leaders are. Power, but not to the People.

Truly a fighter for Women's Rights
 

Now we need another strong woman to replace her. Be warned women will become (again) 2nd rate citizens if this does not happen. Lets hope the replacement is not sworn in until 2021.

Ruth was a brilliant woman and a mover and shaker.

Yes, RIP! She accomplished a lot in her lifetime fr sure!🙏

So good thing she is dead? Wow, nice sentiment.

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg Here is a small bit of her wisdom...

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."

That was my favorite Ginseng’s quote. About to post, Thank you for just remembering the women, with any political view.

U.S. Senate: Supreme Court Nominations (1789-Present)

Finding a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg will not be easy.

Well said.

She definitely had a "sharp" tongue.
Not a fan but also did not wish her any ill will. We would not have these problems if they had mandatory age retirements like they have in other gov organizations.

Of course it's easy. Here's a sample conversation that can make it happen:

"Hey Mitch. Let's stick it to the other side. How about we pick David Duke for the new SCOTUS seat?"
Mitch: "LOL totes let's do it."

And...it gets done.