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dewsgirl

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17. I had no idea. Thank you.

Reply to AncientGeezer (Reply #15)

Wed Nov 6, 2019, 06:56 PM

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Did McConnell stop Obama from appointing judges? Why [View all] dewsgirl Nov 2019 OP

Yes. Because he wanted right-wing judges and he could. Flaleftist Nov 2019 #1

I figured that was likely it. I hope since many are unqualified, dewsgirl Nov 2019 #5

They are appointed for life, so there is virtually nothing to be done. hlthe2b Nov 2019 #8

Won't be till for another 30 years fescuerescue Nov 2019 #16

Oh yes! leftieNanner Nov 2019 #2

He wouldn't hold hearings to confirm them. shraby Nov 2019 #3

He didn't make a deal....he went nuke. AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #10

McConnell stonewalled holding hearings madaboutharry Nov 2019 #4

Devastating, I hope when the dems take back the Senate dewsgirl Nov 2019 #6

We did just THAT...Senator Reid as Majority ldr. pulled the nuke trigger for judicial nominees AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #15

I had no idea. Thank you. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #17

Except Seator Reid played the Nuke card..He got a crapton of Pres. Obama's judges confirmed. AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #12

Obama nominated, McConnell refused to confirm, ie Garland bigbrother05 Nov 2019 #7

I AM REMEMBER THIS and crying. I feel deep grief over what EVIL McConnell has done to our country. trueblue2007 Nov 2019 #11

I remember this. I just wasn't that involved in politics then. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #14

The American people really dropped the ball... polichick Nov 2019 #9

Because "calling for action in bold terms" has proven enormously effective against McConnell StarfishSaver Nov 2019 #29

It doesn't help that Dem leaders are so accepting of McConnell's Senate perversions... polichick Nov 2019 #33

What exactly do you propose they do that will "hold him accountable"? StarfishSaver Nov 2019 #34

For many years, Dems have rolled over when RepubliCONs grab for power... polichick Nov 2019 #35

How should they "make people aware of what RepubliCONs are doing, and inspire them to fight"? StarfishSaver Nov 2019 #36

How about treating these things as emergencies... polichick Nov 2019 #37

That's not an answer to my question StarfishSaver Nov 2019 #38

Read more carefully - purposely not understanding is also common here. polichick Nov 2019 #39

McConnell knew delay would result in gop nominating judges, not Hillary. IMHO. nt wiggs Nov 2019 #13

Don't Blame Harry Reid Tennessee Hillbilly Nov 2019 #18

R's didn't take control until Jan 2015... AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #19

That's true but Tennessee Hillbilly Nov 2019 #20

What??? AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #21

Please stop mis-representing what I said. Tennessee Hillbilly Nov 2019 #22

No you didn't.....this is EXACTLY what you said...and I quote.. AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #23

You're still mis-representing what I said Tennessee Hillbilly Nov 2019 #24

I can't mis represent you....I QUOTED you... word for word AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #25

calm down :) Kurt V. Nov 2019 #28

exactly right. thank you. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #26

Do you remember Merrick Garland? jberryhill Nov 2019 #27

he was able to stop Obama from appointing a SUPREME COURT JUDGE Skittles Nov 2019 #30

Yes budkin Nov 2019 #31

Yes, McConnell did. He has the majority in the Senate, so he can. Also, he is evil, so he will. nt Hekate Nov 2019 #32