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Algernon Moncrieff

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18. It's not a bad idea at all

Mon Oct 17, 2016, 08:05 AM

Oct 2016

Barack Obama is a great age to be a SCOTUS justice. He's an attorney, and brings a gravitas that would give him about as much prestige on that bench as the CJ. Also, I get the impression (perhaps incorrect) that he and John Roberts get along. In a sense, I think he'd be up for it.

If it were to happen, I'd guess maybe as a replacement for RBG. I think he really wants to spend at least a year sleeping in, playing golf, and getting his library built.

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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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