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Originally Posted by
dannyj
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Originally Posted by
Deech
I believe the Democrats started the "change" from the 60 percent rule five years ago for some appointments, but not any Supreme Court individuals. The Republicans invoked the "nuclear option" last year for Gorsuch. Hence, both parries have maneuvered themselves from the 60 percent majority, when they had the votes.
As an Independent, it makes you long for the Whig party to reemerge.
You are correct Deech.
In 2013 Democrats used the nuclear option to eliminate the 60-vote rule on executive branch nominations and federal judicial appointments (except for appointments to the Supreme Court). Thank Harry Reid.
The problem now is, Democrats won’t accept republican nominations. Unlike Kagan and Sotamayor. Bipartisanship is just a word the dems throw around but gets thrown out the window when it comes to republican Supreme Court nominees (Joe Manchin) notwithstanding. It’s all about abortion, as if that’s not already settled law.
This is correct, Harry Reid did start us down this road. He is to blame. Personally I think 60 votes is reasonable for a supreme court confirmation. Since it is rare that either party has 60 votes, it almost requires votes from both parties. A supreme court justice is supposed to be "special". They are supposed to be the best of the best of us. It is not unreasonable to ask that they get 60 votes.
Since you brought up abortion, I have no position on abortion. I know it is a hot button issue, but I just don't care one way or the other. :rolleyes: BUT here is my thought on the subject. The republicans (of which I am registered republican) want to over turn abortion. Republicans don't like Latinos and blacks. The repubs here will argue that, but it is true, in a general sense. So who do they think gets all the abortions? If you do away with abortion, you are going to have even more Latinos and blacks children, and eventually adults running around. You get rid of abortion and you increase the Latino and Black population. ;)
And BTW, the whites that want abortions, will still get theirs. They can afford to go to other countries if need be.