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In reply to the discussion: The United States is going to have a practicing alcoholic on the Supreme Court. [View all]DFW
(54,477 posts)17. Only if Kavanawful is confirmed
I refuse to accept that as a done deal. Indeed, the longer the vote is postponed, the better the chances are that the nomination will find a way to be withdrawn. The only reason he hasn't been confirmed yet is that enough sitting Republicans have let McTurtle know they can't go through with voting yes. If McTurtle had 50 solid votes for confirmation, the discussion would already be over and the vote held.
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onecaliberal
Oct 2018
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At some point, you've got to wonder what Roberts is thinking. And if he's sent any signals. n/t
CincyDem
Oct 2018
#1
Fun fact. SCOTUS has no code of conduct or ethics. Why? No idea. No other fed Court without one!
Fred Sanders
Oct 2018
#29
"Practicing" makes me think they have to keep doing it until they get it right
rurallib
Oct 2018
#31
I think we would hear about it and if we haven't, something tells me we will now.
onecaliberal
Oct 2018
#7
It doesn't seem to be a secret. Folks are coming forward to talk about him.
onecaliberal
Oct 2018
#16
There is another allegation about him shoving a woman against a wall in a sexual manner that
onecaliberal
Oct 2018
#35
The ABA says about 1 in 5 lawyers is a problem drinker -- about twice the national rate.
pnwmom
Oct 2018
#26
Who has said what goes around comes around so no democrat or liberal will
Eliot Rosewater
Oct 2018
#27