11-03-2004, 12:44
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Fate of POTUSs Future Judicial Nominees
What do you guys think of the future round of judicial nominees (Fed District, Supreme Court, etc.)? With a 55-44-1 advantage to the Republicans, it would seem to be no problem, but Arlen Specter from my home state of Pennsylvania is to become to Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and he has a reputation for blocking conservative judges such as Robert Bork. What, if any, bearing will this have over the next four years? 
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11-05-2004, 17:52
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It will be a tough fight pretty much no matter what. The question is whether he's going to make it a priority or be a puss like he was for much of his first term.
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11-05-2004, 18:15
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
It will be a tough fight pretty much no matter what. The question is whether he's going to make it a priority or be a puss like he was for much of his first term.
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I agree.
If they don't want to play ball, shove the bat up their asses.
Start appointing them during breaks as soon as they filibuster the first one and refuse to let the vote come to the floor.
Can you appoint SCOTUS Justices during Congressional recesses as well?
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11-05-2004, 18:16
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I agree.
If they don't want to play ball, shove the bat up their asses.
Start appointing them during breaks as soon as they filibuster the first one and refuse to let the vote come to the floor.
Can you appoint SCOTUS Justices during Congressional recesses as well?
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You can do recess appointments, but I think what is necessary is holding their bills hostage until they allow confirmation. No projects in their districts, that sort of thing. Better yet, punitive stuff like closing facilities in their districts if they don't confirm.
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11-05-2004, 18:35
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
You can do recess appointments, but I think what is necessary is holding their bills hostage until they allow confirmation. No projects in their districts, that sort of thing. Better yet, punitive stuff like closing facilities in their districts if they don't confirm.
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I think you'll see them try to cherry pick those 5-10 Southern (or otherwise red state) US Senators running for re-election in '06. If the past election shows us anything its that Bush owns the south and he should use that pressure into getting moderate/conservative Senators to play ball or else.
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11-06-2004, 10:03
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
You can do recess appointments, but I think what is necessary is holding their bills hostage until they allow confirmation. No projects in their districts, that sort of thing. Better yet, punitive stuff like closing facilities in their districts if they don't confirm.
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What's a recess appointment? Does that mean they can appoint a Federal Judge during a congressional recess without it coming to a vote on the floor? Or is it a appointment made right before a recess so there isn't a long floor debate on it (i.e., making a appointment right before Christmas break)? Thank you for the responses.
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11-06-2004, 16:24
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Originally Posted by shootandloot
What's a recess appointment? Does that mean they can appoint a Federal Judge during a congressional recess without it coming to a vote on the floor?
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Article II, Section 2, Clause 3, U. S. Constitution: The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.
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