To justify an unprecedented partisan filibuster of a supremt court justice. Some object to the nomination of judge gorsuch because they claim he refuses to answer specific questions, but i ask, how would any of us feel if the judge before whom we might later appear had previously in order to get a confirmation of his nomination on the bench had made certain promises of how he would judge that case when presented at a future date . We would all feel more than a little bit betrayed and even cheated if the judge had prejudged our case before he even heard it. So the judge is simply engaging in the common practice for Supreme Court nominees. They steer clear of any questions that may pertain to cases they may have to rule on later. Its a matter of as the present officer knows, of judicial ethics and we wouldnt have any other way. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg set this president early on. During her confirmation hearing in 1993, she said she did want to give any hints or previews about how sh
Democratic opposition at all, none. He participated there in more than 2700 cases writing in the majority 99 of the time and enjoying unanimous support 97 of the time. He received the highest possible rating from a group the democratic leader called the Gold Standard for evaluating judicial nominations, the american bar association. Hes earned high praise from across the political spectrum with democrats and republicans alike attesting to his qualifications, his fairness, and his impartiality. He also enjoys the support of the bipartisan of the senate. Yet, there is an attempt to have a filibuster on the First Supreme Court nominee in american history. Judge neil gorsuch is one of the most impressive nominee we have ever seen. If a widely praised nominee cant get past a democratic filibuster, no nominee could. Democrats would filibuster Ruth Bader Ginsberg if President Trump nominated her. We all know why. Democrats are bowing to hardleft special interests that cant get over the result
Democratic opposition at all, none. He participated there in more than 2700 cases writing in the majority 99 of the time and enjoying unanimous support 97 of the time. He received the highest possible rating from a group the democratic leader called the Gold Standard for evaluating judicial nominations, the american bar association. Hes earned high praise from across the political spectrum with democrats and republicans alike attesting to his qualifications, his fairness, and his impartiality. He also enjoys the support of the bipartisan of the senate. Yet, there is an attempt to have a filibuster on the First Supreme Court nominee in american history. Judge neil gorsuch is one of the most impressive nominee we have ever seen. If a widely praised nominee cant get past a democratic filibuster, no nominee could. Democrats would filibuster Ruth Bader Ginsberg if President Trump nominated her. We all know why. Democrats are bowing to hardleft special interests that cant get over the result
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Statement yesterday, that republicans are entitled to some amendments, im asking now, were able to get it down to 25 amendments, just to be considered, and will the majority consider these 25 amendments which can be done it could be done in half day. Would he car that consider that . Mr. Levin there are no democratic amendments on his list mr. Inhofe i said 25 for this is your list, you come up with your list. The presiding officer the senator from michigan. Mr. Levin we cannot agree to a list of amendments, many of which are not agreed to on this side, many which would be filibustered on this side which would result in just making it impossible for us to get to a Defense Authorization bill conclusion. I would ask unanimous consent, madam president , that a unanimous consent request which i was going to make but i will withhold that lists 25 26 amendments, half democratic and half republican, that i was going to ask unanimous consent be adopted because theyve been cleared but which i u