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Algernon Moncrieff

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7. They might go sooner

Sun Oct 16, 2016, 11:52 PM

Oct 2016

If McConnell et. al. think there is no chance Trump can win, the Senate may make a very quick, very quiet move to confirm. Jeff Flake made a comment about 10 days ago that recognized the reality that Garland may be the best deal they are going to get.

If they think there is any chance Trump will win, they'll hold off, but look for them to race to approve Garland before Obama can change his mind.

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How will the Merrick Garland nomination end? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 OP

If he is not approved by the end of the Congress, his nomination is canceled. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2016 #1

Not quite Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #6

I don't think Obama would renominate hin. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2016 #11

Exactly. Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #14

And replaces him with someone younger and more liberal Freddie Oct 2016 #2

Obama tenaciousdem Oct 2016 #3

Welcome to DU! Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #5

Wishful thinking tenaciousdem Oct 2016 #17

It's not a bad idea at all Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #18

Thanks for the welcome! tenaciousdem Oct 2016 #20

Obama will have his legacy. Gman Oct 2016 #4

They might go sooner Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #7

There are some risks to them for doing the right thing Gman Oct 2016 #19

Yep, especially if we take back the Senate. joshcryer Oct 2016 #8

I think Obama should pull his nomination now. He should not wait. Meldread Oct 2016 #9

Agreed! And Obama should let Hillary have this. As a reward for putting up with Trump... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #10

He should announce he'll withdraw the pick the moment it becomes clear Hillary has won Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #15

Mitch the Turtle will convene the Senate the moment Hillary wins and get him confirmed. Vinca Oct 2016 #13

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