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Posts: 2153 (04/30/09 08:41 PM) |
Justice David Souter has decided to retire from the Supreme Court when the current term ends, NPR is reporting: Souter is expected to remain on the bench until a successor has been chosen and confirmed, which may or may not be accomplished before the court reconvenes in October. |
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Posts: 1263 (04/30/09 09:07 PM) |
Thank the lord that Prez Obama gets to make the next appointments!! There is hope for us!!
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Posts: 171 (04/30/09 09:44 PM) |
I hope the report is false and Mr. Justice Souter stays on the bench. He is a good judge and at his age of 69, he would have many more good years left to
serve. It could be difficult right now for Obama to get a very liberal nominee through if the Republicans filibuster or if conservative democratic senators
won't support him.
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Posts: 20122 (04/30/09 10:05 PM) |
So when will Obama start busting some ass! Remember? He won.
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Posts: 2154 (04/30/09 10:36 PM) |
Well, it's a shame that Hillary is SOS...because I always thought, with her legal background, she would be a superb Supreme Court Justice.
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Posts: 884 (04/30/09 10:40 PM) |
Don't forget, it's just a matter of time before Obama has his filibuster-proof majority in Congress. Now that Snarlin' Arlen is a Dem, all we need
is to put an end to Coleman's delaying tactics, and Franken will give us the 60th vote.
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Posts: 2157 (04/30/09 11:02 PM) |
Well, Caroline Kennedy has a law degree...
JUST KIDDING! lol |
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Posts: 7275 (04/30/09 11:21 PM) |
I think Obama needs Hillary more right now as SOS, but if there is another vacancy she could well get it.
JamesJames
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Posts: 2159 (04/30/09 11:35 PM) |
I have said from the very beginning that Obama should pick HRC for a Supreme Court Justice spot...she is young, intelligent and it's a lifetime job. She
would be an incredible Justice and easily confirmed.
The use of instruments of torture can never be regarded by any decent person as synonymous with justice.
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MuscLean |
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Posts: 1574 (05/01/09 02:37 AM) |
Maybe my dream of Obama putting distinguished tenured law professor Anita Hill on the Supreme Court might happen after all!
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Posts: 3991 (05/01/09 05:04 AM) |
If they seat Hill, I hope they remove the coke machine from the lounge first.
I wonder if Spector would vote "aye" ...
Last Edited By: SpareChange1
05/01/09 05:25 AM.
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Posts: 15976 (05/01/09 05:20 AM) Local user |
Hilary is 61 which is not so young. Someone in their early 50's would be better to maxime the Obama impact on the court.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton Besides, she has not be practicing law. I think pulling her from Secretary of State to put her on the Supreme Court would appear purely political and not what is in the best interest of the country. Also, her current job is probably more exciting!!! |
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Posts: 3796 (05/01/09 08:12 AM) |
MuscLean wrote:Best idea EVER! |
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Posts: 7278 (05/01/09 09:47 AM) |
Boy, would I love to be a fly on the wall at Supreme Court conferences after she was confirmed.
JamesJames
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Posts: 4490 (05/01/09 11:11 AM) |
I was reading in the article today that Souter loves his job, but can't stand living in DC.
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