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In reply to the discussion: Court: Obama appointments are unconstitutional [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)30. Very good summation, onenote.
I agree with your sense that it's a crapshoot as to how SCOTUS will rule.
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And even if there is an impeachment it won't be one followed by a conviction
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#35
no, but it mars up and distracts an entire term, like clinton and monica, for nothing.
SugarShack
Jan 2013
#46
I think a silly impeachment would likely cost Republicans in the following elections. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#48
Did the introduction of impeachment resolutions against LBJ, Bush I, Bush II, Truman, and Hooer
onenote
Jan 2013
#61
The House can impeach for any reason or no reason at all. If they have the votes to do it, they will
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#51
Me too. I think the Repubs remember how impeaching Clinton turned out for them. (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#57
Yes. I think that was the point all along. To get an definitive ruling on the shitty tactic of
Ed Suspicious
Jan 2013
#34
How you, I, or anyone on the court feels about it is not relevant. What matters is what was meant
24601
Jan 2013
#73
So, were all those GW Bush recess appointments illegal as well? Does that mean John Bolton
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2013
#3
I don't believe the Senate was doing 'pro forma' sessions to prevent the Bolton appointment
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#12
Yes I see it ruled not on the validity of the 'pro forma' sessions, but on the meaning of 'Recess'
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#33
It could mean that ALL of his recess appointments in 2012 session were illegal.
dixiegrrrrl
Jan 2013
#78
Thanks. Of course, the facts won't stop some RW idiots from claiming Obama did something heinous
onenote
Jan 2013
#40
Go check any comment thread on any news site about this... they are out in full force
budkin
Jan 2013
#47
What was the makeup of the court? It seems ever decision is decided by party affiliation.
olegramps
Jan 2013
#8
Well I answered my own question: 6 Republican and 3 Democratic appointments; 2 vacancies.
olegramps
Jan 2013
#15
Well, well, well. 3 of 3 Republican appointees who didn't like a Dem's appointments
spooky3
Jan 2013
#63
Unless he dies, quits, or is impeached, he will remain Chief Justice. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#53
There are 4 openings on the DC Circuit - President Obama needs to fill these
Hawaii Hiker
Jan 2013
#24
It will likely end up with Supreme Court taking up the case as different circuits
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#50