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Chris Matthews: Democrats Shouldn’t Even Allow Meetings With Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
freebeacon.com ^ | 06/28/2018 | BY: Andrew Kugle

Posted on 06/27/2018 2:20:07 PM PDT by Red Badger

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews said on Wednesday that Democrats shouldn't even take meetings with President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee – who is yet to be named – to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.

"I don't think the Democrats should allow even meetings to occur with Trump's nominee to fill this vacancy by Justice Kennedy," Matthews said.

Kennedy announced Wednesday he would retire, giving Trump the opportunity to make two appointments in two years to the nation's highest court. The vacancy sets up a bitter confirmation fight right before the midterm elections, where Republicans only have a single vote majority in the Senate. Despite the slim majority, Senate Republicans only need a simple majority to confirm the Supreme Court nominee after former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) eliminated the filibuster for judicial nominees.

Matthews brought up how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) blocked hearings and a vote for former President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland in 2016.

"I think they have to fight eye for an eye for what happened in '16 where the Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell, refused to even consider or even meet with Merrick Garland. I think if the Democratic leadership under Schumer allows this to go forward, they're going to have a huge problem with the Democratic base," Matthews said.

"There is no way politically the Democratic base will stand for any kind of hearings or vote on a Trump nominee for the Supreme Court before the election," Matthews added. "We've got an election in four and a half months. There's no reason to consider a replacement on the Supreme Court in that time. No reason given the history of what happened."

MSNBC host Steve Kornacki asked Matthews how Democrats stop Trump's nominee going forward since they are the minority and no longer can filibuster the nominee.

"I guess the practical question is, if that's the approach Democrats want to take, how do they do it?" Kornacki asked. "Because they tried to filibuster the Garland — excuse me, they tried to filibuster the Gorsuch nomination. Republicans just did away with the filibuster. Republicans have 51 votes right now, 50 if McCain is sidelined. Still enough with Pence sitting there. If Republicans stay together, is there anything Democrats can do?"

Matthews responded with a long rant where he unhinged on past Supreme Court rulings.

"There's a lot of dilatory tactics they can use on every other bill before the Congress between now and November. If they don't use everything they've got, if they don't play hardball, I think they're through. I know the Democratic base. They are very angry about this leadership. They feel it has not fought hard enough against Trump and that they allow Trump to fill the Supreme Court with another conservative who will not share Justice Anthony Kennedy's views on social issues like marriage equality," Matthews said.

Matthew continued on in an effort to drive home his point Democrats will not accept the appointment of a conservative judge, saying the party's base is "wired" for a revolt.

But if he gets replaced by a hardline social conservative, it is – the Democratic leadership will have Hell to pay. They cannot let this happen. They have to play hardball. They've got to do exactly to the other side what Mitch McConnell did to them, play hardball and win. They must prevent the Republican-controlled Senate to pick another justice on this hard-right court. Look at the decision starting with Bush v. Gore. Look at the decision on the Heller case where everybody in the country can have the biggest gun they can buy. Look at the case on Citizens United where the people with the most money win all the elections. And then that God-awful decision yesterday on what is basically an anti-Muslim bill. They voted right down the line 5-4 in every case. The Democrats have got to fight for that fifth seat with everything they've got. If they allow this to proceed, they're going to look stupid, they're going to look weak, and they're going to be overthrown. I tell you, the Democratic base is wired now for a revolt. This will be the trigger for it. He shouldn't have a meeting with any of his nominees. They shouldn't have any hearings, they shouldn't show up for any hearings. They should fight this tooth and nail.

Kornacki tried to cut off Matthews to show the president's comments on Kennedy's annoucement.

"He's not going to decide this thing," Matthews said in reference to Trump.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: chrismatthews; doodoomatthews; doodootheclown; dumbass; kennedyretiring; lunatic; scotus; tingles; trumpscotusnominee
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To: OldMissileer

Yes, this is essentially a modern invention.

All the Senate legally has to do is vote up or down..............


21 posted on 06/27/2018 2:29:19 PM PDT by Red Badger (When Obama and VJ go to prison for treason, will Roseanne get her show back?...)
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To: Red Badger

“”There is no way politically the Democratic base will stand for any kind of hearings or vote on a Trump nominee for the Supreme Court before the election,” Matthews added.”

The only step left for them is violence.


22 posted on 06/27/2018 2:29:31 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1)
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To: Red Badger

Dear democrats:

To quote one of your hero’s; “We won, you lost.”

“Elections have consequences.”

I’m sure y’all remember him.

5.56mm


23 posted on 06/27/2018 2:30:16 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: Red Badger

Chrissie sure doesn’t have tingles up his leg anymore does he?

These people are in for a long hot summer aren’t they? Supreme Court hearings will be a major matter.

It’s enough to make the leftists forget all about the Kids at the Border issue they have been pushing.

Rachel Maddow may cry some more. Stay tuned to MSNBC.


24 posted on 06/27/2018 2:30:32 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: tennmountainman

Actually, what will McCain do? By staying in AZ, if is abstaining in a situation where every vote is needed.


25 posted on 06/27/2018 2:30:57 PM PDT by theoilpainter
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To: Red Badger

Little Sissy-Chrissy Obama-chills Matthews is one of the most ignorant of all commentators today. In fact, I would argue that even Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton know the Constitution better.... That is saying a whole lot.


26 posted on 06/27/2018 2:31:12 PM PDT by TheBattman (Democrats-Progressives-Marxists-Socialists - redundant labels.)
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To: sauropod

Good points. There were some decisions for which the liberals look to the courts to right what they perceive as wrongs. And some decisions on which they were happy to have Kennedy on their side. but now none of that matters.


27 posted on 06/27/2018 2:32:00 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Red Badger

Tingles doesn’t seem to understand. The Republicans are in the majority in the Senate. They can force it through whether the Democrats like it or not.

Yes there are a few Republicans who are wobbly. There are also some Democrats up for re-election in Red States so it is entirely possible that at least a few Democrats could be picked off - and there’s always Mike Pence to break any ties. Force it through.


28 posted on 06/27/2018 2:33:00 PM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: Red Badger

Cbrissy,

We don’t need democrats votes to confirm,if all the GOP members fall in line. Lots of dem senators in states that Trump won if we don’t


29 posted on 06/27/2018 2:33:01 PM PDT by Popman (Wisdom is not what you know about the world but how well you know God.)
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To: Red Badger

Thank you Harry Reid!


30 posted on 06/27/2018 2:35:08 PM PDT by HenpeckedCon (Covfefe Trump!)
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To: Red Badger

I’m afraid Flake and possibly even McCain will find a way to screw things up.


31 posted on 06/27/2018 2:35:13 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: Red Badger

Sure thing, Chris. Let’s just tear down every vestige of our Constitutional government and let a bunch of unelected looney toon libtards like you control everything.


32 posted on 06/27/2018 2:35:22 PM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason.)
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To: Red Badger
Great idea Chrissy!

Don't take up nominee in Judiciary Committee -— Head straight to Sinate Floor and vote directly! Nuclear Option of course!

33 posted on 06/27/2018 2:35:35 PM PDT by TRY ONE (I never got the memo changing the name of Global Warming to Klimate Change)
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To: Red Badger

This creep is merely a typical LIB lunatic. Nothing new to see here. Hahaha. Tears...I want to see uncontrollable tears.


34 posted on 06/27/2018 2:36:22 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Red Badger
Anyone heard anything new on Stormy Daniels?

Right, that’s so yesterday snuze!

35 posted on 06/27/2018 2:36:35 PM PDT by zerosix (Native Sunflower..AMERICA! Designed by geniuses - now run by the idiots in Congress.)
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To: Red Badger

Yeah just sit on the nomination 3 year, fat boy.


36 posted on 06/27/2018 2:36:40 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Spygate's clock began in 2015 - what did President Obama know and when did he know it)
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To: Red Badger

How the heck am I going to be able to keep up on Russia, Russia,Russia with this going on all summer?


37 posted on 06/27/2018 2:36:54 PM PDT by hardspunned
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To: Red Badger

What’s the matter Crissy? Got a warm sqwooshy feeling in the seat of your pants?


38 posted on 06/27/2018 2:37:08 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: shelterguy

Didn’t he once say that in times of trouble he looks to the words of Saul Alinsky?


39 posted on 06/27/2018 2:39:23 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Spygate's clock began in 2015 - what did President Obama know and when did he know it)
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To: Stevenfo

>> They are dealing with Trump. <<

And Trump keeps his word. His list of 25 candidates was “on the ballot” in 2016 so they are essentially pre-vetted.

However, I’m afraid the radical left who are already violent will become full anarchist. Riots, and worse.


40 posted on 06/27/2018 2:39:48 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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