Discussion: McConnell Withdraws Trump Judicial Pick Minutes Before Confirmation Vote

[gharlane]

I am so torn about this. I totally get that we need a return to normalcy, “regular order” to use McCain’s words.

And then again… this is not the first time this has happened. They rammed through GWB nominees and then blocked Obama nominees up and down the ladder. This party has ripped through norm after norm and precedent after precedent over the last 20+ years.

When one party demolishes all norms of comity, procedure, fairness, etc., and exercises straight, raw, political power; and the other party tries for a “return to normal”, things wind up, um, not working well. The damage done by the destruction of those norms never gets undone, and it gets worse and worse with every political cycle.

If the Republican Party were to die, finally, as a result of the Trumpocalypse, then we might be able to consider more “normalcy”. But the illegitimate power grabs of the past 20+ years do not make me hopeful that “normalcy” will actually return the country to… well, normal.

[gharlane]

I dunno…

My personal nightmare scenario is that after Trump, any other Republican will look tame and “normal” by comparison, especially when the media are done with fluffing them. The bothsider media will crow over how “normal” the candidate is, breathe a sigh of relief, and proceed with business as usual. David Brooks, Joe and Mika, Jennifer Rubin and all the rest will resume their normal blathering against the “excesses” of the Democrats. And so on.

[rascal_crone]

I hope no one holds it against me, but I just have to say it.
I guess Trump’s judicial pick is out of Bounds.

You really need to Ryan yourself in. You’re liable to reach the…edge…of good taste and perhaps even cross it by leaps and…hops.

it was a F-Oregon conclusion

[chelsea530]

My personal nightmare scenario is that after Trump, any other Republican will look tame

I don’t even have that nightmare ever.

Hillary won the popular vote, despite everything.

Sweet dreams.

[rascal_crone]

You’re on the money G

[clare]

Way too soon to even predict right now. Not at all interested in any races involving donkeys or elephants right now.

There are far more important issues right now.

Yes, there are. Which is why I posted what I posted. And the midterms will be upon us in no time.

[clare]

My personal nightmare scenario is that after Trump, any other Republican will look tame and “normal” by comparison,

And the Repubs that even remotely stood up to him will look like heroes. Kasich, Flake, etc… Ugh.

[10c]

Because that’s just what you want in a United States Circuit Court of Appeals judge, a guy who writes things that are overheated, over-broad, and disrespectful of opposing viewpoints.

…and who can work the shredder. Guess he didn’t score on that part, but hell, 3 outa 4 ain’t bad.

[edys]

I do too. These GOP cowards are suddenly staring the demise of American demoracy dead in the eye — Putin’s dead eyes to be precise. They are greedy, they are self serving, they are cowards. But they really don’t fancy being politicians in a Banana Republic ruled by a Russian puppet. Power and money? Sure! Fascism and humiliation? Not so much.

[nymund]

At this point we’re long past irony and I’m personally running low on gallows humor.

[jeffgee1]

In other words, if Mitch had the votes to push this guy through, he would have. It’s not for Bounds’s horrible positions.

[godwit]

Cochran was officially resigned April 1 and was replaced by Richard Shelby (according to Wikipedia) so the current tally is 51-49. So a straight party line vote is 50-49 (McCain being absent) one flip is49-50.

Thanks for the nudge to refresh my memory and check my math

[aiddon]

Probably. At the very least it was bad PR

[sherron]

Next week? I expect a boulder or two to drop tomorrow (it is Friday, after all).

And I think it will continue with near constant barrages, and from different angles.

Remember, Manafort’s trial starts Monday.

[OT. The Sunday talk shows should be interesting this week: who shows up, who says what, and, most importantly, has the MSM turned yet?]

By the end of next week we will know who the traitors are: the ones still with dt. So far, Rubio and Rand have branded themselves with a scarlet letter so deep and red it will never go away.

This is a watershed moment. This is the last chance they have to do the right thing. Those who don’t will be branded forever.

IMHO

[gharlane]

Hillary won the popular vote, despite everything.

Sweet dreams.

Somehow my sweet dreams are soured somewhat by the recognition that Hillary Clinton is not currently the President of the United States. Or am I still dreaming? If so, please wake me up.

[captain_america]

Yes.

This is a watershed moment. This is the last chance they have to do the right thing. Those who don’t will be branded forever.

I’d agree with vigor, but… I said similar words myself… about 18 months ago.

[captain_america]

Ever watch Sliders?

This is one of the more dystopian episodes.

And I’m just the pizza delivery guy.

[lastroth]

I hear you, and my rage eating is getting out of hand.

[yskov]

Talking Points Memo (TPM)

[j_publicus]

This is a possibility and worth getting excited abou

Perhaps after the mid terms, if the dems take the House…