Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Process Discussion (confirmed 54-45)

[Klartext89]

Trump wins again!

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The deal Democrats would be most likely to pursue, the sources said, would be to allow confirmation of Gorsuch in exchange for a commitment from Republicans not to kill the filibuster for a subsequent vacancy during President Donald Trump’s term.

Not enough. They should hold out until Republicans agree to allowing Ginsburg to choose a successor and to have that successor nominated.

Will Clarence Thomas get the same deal? Or is this only reserved to Liberals?

[Gass3268]

Casey and Brown are both no's.

[Klartext89]

Casey and Brown are both no's.

Very good! Great pickup opportunities in 2018!

[ApatheticAustrian]

Casey and Brown are both no's.

Very good! Great pickup opportunities in 2018!

possible but not cause of this vote.

the public doesn't care.

[Gass3268]

Casey and Brown are both no's.

Very good! Great pickup opportunities in 2018!

Not in a Trumpterm.

[Gass3268]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

[ApatheticAustrian]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

well, the base wouldn't accept it i guess...

OR

democrats just don't trust mcconnell.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

Good.

[Gass3268]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

well, the base wouldn't accept it i guess...

OR

democrats just don't trust mcconnell.

My guess it's a mix of both.

[Heisenberg]

Casey and Brown are both no's.

Very good! Great pickup opportunities in 2018!

Brown should be attacked on this. He's unapologetically pro-choice and anti-gun in a big pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment state. Also, he opposed Gorsuch since almost immediately after he was announced.

[ApatheticAustrian]

Brown should be attacked on this. He's unapologetically pro-choice and anti-gun in a big pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment state. Also, he opposed Gorsuch since almost immediately after he was announced.

not refuting that brown is in trouble but.....

"big pro life" state ohio?

if brown loses, then cause 2018 is a really bad year for Dems and OH was trumpified - brown's populist strike otherwise fits the state.

[Hindsight was 2020]

Im sorry but SC picks don't really influence midterm voters so any accusation Brown will now lose in 2018 over this vote is ridiculous

[Klartext89]

Brown should be attacked on this. He's unapologetically pro-choice and anti-gun in a big pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment state. Also, he opposed Gorsuch since almost immediately after he was announced.

not refuting that brown is in trouble but.....

"big pro life" state ohio?

if brown loses, then cause 2018 is a really bad year for Dems and OH was trumpified - brown's populist strike otherwise fits the state.

"big" may be a bit too much but Ohio is clearly more conservative than the US average and I think that the 2016 results there was more to the "bottom of the state" than 2012 or 2008.

And if the GOP can't get someone like Brown in danger, maybe they should only defend their 8 seats being up...

[Blackacre]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

well, the base wouldn't accept it i guess...

OR

democrats just don't trust mcconnell.

Nailed it. McConnell is the slimiest, least trustworthy individual in Washington

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

well, the base wouldn't accept it i guess...

OR

democrats just don't trust mcconnell.

Nailed it. McConnell is the slimiest, least trustworthy individual in Washington

are you sure? there's a lot of competition

[ApatheticAustrian]

i would choose the trustworthiness of turtleneck every day if compared to the likes of cruz, rubio or trump.

[Shadows]

The GOP is fighting among itself with Trumpcare, Trump's approval ratings are at 34/37%, there is no way Trump is going to be able to bring most jobs back. And when Trumpcare hurts people & people see massive tax cuts for uber wealthy while gutting most programs for ordinary people, there will be backlash.

And Sherrod Brown is going to win. Republicans should think about Flake who is in serious trouble & Heller who is very likely to lose & should 1st target WV, ND etc rather than going all in for Ohio. GOP has a very favorable map for 2018 & shouldn't blow it !

This is ofcourse assuming that Dems don't screw which is very much possible given they that they are massively inept & incompetent !

[Shadows]

i would the trustworthiness of turtleneck every day if compared to the likes of cruz, rubio or trump.

Lyin' Ted is absolutely evil but Rubio is a lot better than that turtle without a shell !

[Blackacre]

Schumer a no and Democrats will filibuster

well, the base wouldn't accept it i guess...

OR

democrats just don't trust mcconnell.

Nailed it. McConnell is the slimiest, least trustworthy individual in Washington

are you sure? there's a lot of competition

I am positive. There are a lot of other slimy, untrustworthy figures, but McConnell is easily the worst. He is willing to break institutions just to suit his political agenda, and then claims the moral high ground when the institutions he broke aren't immediately fixed in time for him to benefit from them not being broken. He is pure evil.

[ApatheticAustrian]

i would the trustworthiness of turtleneck every day if compared to the likes of cruz, rubio or trump.

Lyin' Ted is absolutely evil but Rubio is a lot better than that turtle without a shell !

i prefer rubio - more or less - as a human being but he is a total coward.

[Maxwell]

rofl lmao i miss john boehner

[ApatheticAustrian]

redstate's joe cunningham theorizes about schumer's motive.

https://twitter.com/JoePCunningham/status/844943734345228288

[Gass3268]

Carper is a No

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Second Panel starting now.

[The Other Castro]

Sanders is a No (in case that was a surprise to anyone).