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."