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msanthrope

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37. Yes. They quite stupidly risked a case that could have morphed into giving the

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 09:58 PM

Nov 2012

right wing of the Court a resounding victory for corporations and the like.

Imagine no ex post facto laws on taxation. Or on contracts. And, without me writing REAMS on this, please understand that it would also gut anti-trust and environmental protections. And we don't need the Roberts court meddling any further with those things.

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Regarding the concern over Kerry's Senate seat in MA if he gets tapped for an administration post. [View all] WilliamPitt Nov 2012 OP

It will look political, but to prevent that guy from being a senator I say do it. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #1

"It will look political." WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #2

Ok yea I am with you on this one. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #18

They're politicians. Everything they do is political. nichomachus Nov 2012 #53

If they change it it has to be done before he is confirmed Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3

Like I said WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #7

Recommend. People on DU need to read this. Thanks, Will! nt babylonsister Nov 2012 #4

No. nt msanthrope Nov 2012 #8

Hahaha! Allrighty then! babylonsister Nov 2012 #13

Article 1, Section 10. It wouldn't pass a Calder analysis. nt msanthrope Nov 2012 #5

I had to look that up WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #9

Well, that would be the Constitution, Will. And the scenario you suggest msanthrope Nov 2012 #16

I was talking about "Calder analysis," smartass. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #19

when they changed in 2004- was there an open or potentially open senate seat at the time? BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #24

Not open yet, WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #25

oopsie...I forgot that Kerry was running for potus at the time. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #34

See post 2 WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #40

Kerry lost the presidential election, Will. Therefore, with no vacant seat, no case. msanthrope Nov 2012 #32

Even though they actually did change the law? WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #33

Yes. There was simply no 'Plaintiff' when Kerry lost. msanthrope Nov 2012 #35

Interesting. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #36

Yes. They quite stupidly risked a case that could have morphed into giving the msanthrope Nov 2012 #37

Thanks. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #38

I should have more patience, frankly. Please forgive my churlishness this evening. msanthrope Nov 2012 #41

Heh WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #42

Calder v. Bull. msanthrope Nov 2012 #44

So not horse racing. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #46

Oh, Jesus, what a memory you stirred....taking my grandfather to msanthrope Nov 2012 #52

I doubt it would happen (reversal). TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #6

It did st17011864200074656 Nov 2012 #47

Kirk held the seat temporarily until the special election which had to be held within 145 days. n/t Tx4obama Nov 2012 #55

Oh Gawd, my dear Will, I sure hope you're right... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #10

Well, even if they don't change the law WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #11

OK, that helps..........thanks! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #30

I don't think I could deal with another Brown campaign TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #12

It was not fun WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #15

Bill Weld is back in town. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #20

Anything is possible WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #23

He did go with a law firm, TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #27

He dumped his wife after he left the state for NY--traded her in for a younger model, I think. MADem Nov 2012 #45

He was done when Jesse Helms broke his ambassadorship over his knee. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #48

Me neither. He's a bit too frayed about the edges. nt MADem Nov 2012 #49

I cheered when I read Kerry as a possible choice. Then I read DU and felt like a chump. Then you. Gregorian Nov 2012 #14

Gregorian, such is the power of DU. babylonsister Nov 2012 #21

thats good news riverwalker Nov 2012 #17

Your lips to the Party's ears. n/t BlueToTheBone Nov 2012 #22

I know, but...the NEW appointee will have a tough run the next election. Unlike Kerry. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #26

I could never understand why MA elected Brown. Teabagger enthusiasm? AlinPA Nov 2012 #28

Teabagger money WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #29

Sounds something like PA. Teabagger senator (Toomey) elected with low voter turnout and outspent AlinPA Nov 2012 #43

But why would anyone want Kerry to leave the Senate anyhow? We need liberals w/seniority graham4anything Nov 2012 #31

Kerry turns 69 this December and Warren is not far behind him karynnj Nov 2012 #57

I agree with your assessment of the situation. nt MADem Nov 2012 #39

I really like Kerry. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #50

Brown's awful antics will not age well MannyGoldstein Nov 2012 #51

You can NOT be sure...and I would object if they did... brooklynite Nov 2012 #54

When Kennedy died the state legislature allowed the Gov to temporarily appoint Kirk, BUT Tx4obama Nov 2012 #56