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In reply to the discussion: House panel moves to hold former White House official in contempt after he obeys Trump [View all]BumRushDaShow
(129,790 posts)14. Obama put quite a few judges in at all levels
so even with the GOP ones recently confirmed, they shouldn't have overturned anywhere near what would be needed to make a difference... at least yet.
I like to continue to post this info for FYI -
Obama will leave office with 329 of his judicial nominees confirmed to lifetime posts on federal courts. That includes two U.S. Supreme Court justices and four judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the two most powerful courts in the nation. Because of Obama, Democratic appointees now have a 7-4 advantage on the D.C. panel, and those judges will play a major role in deciding cases during the Trump administration related to environmental regulations, health care, national security, consumer protections and challenges to executive orders.
Obama also tilted the partisan makeup of circuit courts. Nine of the countrys 13 appeals courts now have majority Democratic appointees, compared with just one when he took office in 2009.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barack-obama-judicial-legacy_us_586c1944e4b0de3a08f9eb1f
Obama also tilted the partisan makeup of circuit courts. Nine of the countrys 13 appeals courts now have majority Democratic appointees, compared with just one when he took office in 2009.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barack-obama-judicial-legacy_us_586c1944e4b0de3a08f9eb1f
And regarding the above mention of the D.C. Circuit, Kavanaugh was replaced 1 GOP to 1 GOP, so the numbers should still be the same.
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House panel moves to hold former White House official in contempt after he obeys Trump [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 2019
OP
Great! Do not delay Mr. Cummings on other misfits when they also refuse to appear! Lock Them Up!
machoneman
Apr 2019
#7
A pardon wouldn't do squat and would would be to the orange anus' disadvantage
Brother Buzz
Apr 2019
#27
He could pardon him, as Bush Sr pardoned those tied to Iran Contra to kill further investigation
yaesu
Apr 2019
#29
If only. McConnell is getting judges confirmed after only 2hrs of deliberation
onit2day
Apr 2019
#30
But again - they are not *removing* the Obama judges to replace with GOP ones
BumRushDaShow
Apr 2019
#32
Fine. We can just drag this out, then. But that's my issue. Get ON with impeachment proceedings
ancianita
Apr 2019
#21
Fine. But it's consulting, to schedule, and "getting stuff ready." THEN "comb through...." See
ancianita
Apr 2019
#24
Right.It's all that.To drag this out with no impeachment proceeding make it harder than it has to be
ancianita
Apr 2019
#36
I'm no concern troll. I take a stance. I consider context and consequences of pace on the vote.
ancianita
Apr 2019
#42
I can take a stance, and so can the rest of DU and at the same time show Civics knowledge.
ancianita
Apr 2019
#46
The Pace Argument. The pace of impeachment proceedings inherently respects the process.
ancianita
Apr 2019
#49
I'm aware. I'm talking about the track they're on now, not the one they can make happen. I
ancianita
Apr 2019
#60
The wrestling match itself shows the public that Trump is desperately hiding something.
lagomorph777
Apr 2019
#20