Obama could have always recess appointed these judges but it wouldn't have made the headlines the way Reid did it.
Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every “R” should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.
Another step closer to the end of our nation.
It's interesting that 10 democrats, who are in danger of losing their seats next year because of their support of ObamaCare in the first place! voted to support a fascist move to protect ObamaCare.
How will they explain that to their constituents?
...the race card wasn’t working.....it’s a wonder Hillary didn’t show up and faint with an unknown and undetected concussion
This is Reid’s attempt to create a prophylactic against Articles of Impeachment against Holder & Obama by packing the DC Court. If holder is impeached, will he bring down Obozo? Jail time for Holder? Would that change his loyalty?
Answer: bribery and blackmail, as always.
It should be noted that Gang of Fourteen member Mary Landrieu voted to do away with cloture on judicial nominees which is a reversal of her agreement. If there is one Senator (besides Graham) that needs to be kicked out in the next election, it is her.
“In the end, Reid said he would accept nothing less than confirmation of all three of Obama’s nominees to the D.C. Circuit, the second most powerful court in the nation, which has primary jurisdiction over the Affordable Care Act.’
In the spirit of compromise, of course.
The dhimmicraps, under the leadership of Reid the Feckless, have positioned themselves as the petulant toddlers in FedGov. Of course, they only have to intimidate the pubbies in order to get their own way...again.
Time to flush the commode that is DC.
Whatever. How about declare that 30% of the vote is good enough and go along with it.
This is a dictatorship they want obviously.
She's neither
In the end, Reid said he would accept nothing less than confirmation of all three of Obama’s nominees to the D.C. Circuit, the second most powerful court in the nation, which has primary jurisdiction over the Affordable Care Act.
And here's the real end game. Somebody on this board said it yesterday. Here's to you, unidentified FReeper. It really was about making sure that all of 0bama's illegal and unpopular decrees stand.
This is really gonna tick-off the precious Moderates.
Pathetic inside the Beltway drivel. I am not intrigued, I am only disgusted. The level of hypocricy is off the charts
If the GOP manages to gain control of House, Senate and White House, they need to pass legislation that permits them to remove/replace activist federal judges who are ‘overboard’ to either the right or left.
Should be some attention given to SCOTUS judges’ terms, too, if they consistantly demonstrate by decisions that they are not abiding by the Constitution, but are biased.
What goes round comes around. If the pubbies get their acts together and get a spine they may be able to turn the tables on the RATS next November. They have to drive hard re. Obamcare and let the red state constituents with RAT senators know the kind of left wing judges that are being approved.
“”The American people believe the Senate is broken. And I believe the American people are right.””
You’re absolutely right, Harry. WE American people are right and we think you and your political party are the lowest form of humanity.
The money quote:
“In the end, Reid said he would accept nothing less than confirmation of all three of Obama’s nominees to the D.C. Circuit, the second most powerful court in the nation, which has primary jurisdiction over the Affordable Care Act.”
So, what’s coming down the pipe that they want to ram those nominees in?