Comments regarding the Kavanaugh nomination

[CatoMinor]

The only question is, will Jeff Flake....

*puts on sunglasses

flake again this time?

[Dwarven Dragon]

Floor proceedings have been officially postponed. While the Senate unanimously agreed to nominally proceed to the nomination, the weekend session has been called off, and McConnell announced consideration of two unrelated pieces of legislation on Monday and Tuesday.

[KingSweden]

Floor proceedings have been officially postponed. While the Senate unanimously agreed to nominally proceed to the nomination, the weekend session has been called off, and McConnell announced consideration of two unrelated pieces of legislation on Monday and Tuesday.

Out of curiosity what is the legislation

[Dwarven Dragon]

Floor proceedings have been officially postponed. While the Senate unanimously agreed to nominally proceed to the nomination, the weekend session has been called off, and McConnell announced consideration of two unrelated pieces of legislation on Monday and Tuesday.

Out of curiosity what is the legislation

FAA reauthorization and opioid stuff.

[Sic Semper Fascistis]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

[libertpaulian]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

[7,052,770]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

The chairman of the Democratic Party is going to support the nominees no matter what (unless they're a literal Nazi or something). That's the completely expected position for him to take

[136or142]

If Trump would have dropped Kavanaugh and nominated Hardiman, Kethledge, Thapar, or Barrett, this could have all been avoided...

It’s too late to look back, though Kavanaugh was my least favorite of the shortlist, because doing so would destroy this genuinely good man’s career and reputation. Everything’s on the line. It’s all or nothing now.

Pfft, no it isn't. Trump picked a bad nominee and team R isn't willing to own up to that and you guys are trying to ram through a flawed nominee. If you just picked someone else you could get them in before the end of the year, probably without any major issues.

This idea that the president picks someone and that person is confirmed no matter what (aka rubber stamping) needs to die and die hard. Can we not just accept that from time to time, a nominee is going to turn out to be unacceptable and that someone new is picked? What is wrong with that? Trump has a huge list just waiting for this.

No sane person is going to be willing to be put their name forward for a hearing on such short notice right after this fiasco. 

I think a person who didn't actually attempt to commit rape would still be more than willing to come forward.

[7,052,770]

If Trump would have dropped Kavanaugh and nominated Hardiman, Kethledge, Thapar, or Barrett, this could have all been avoided...

It’s too late to look back, though Kavanaugh was my least favorite of the shortlist, because doing so would destroy this genuinely good man’s career and reputation. Everything’s on the line. It’s all or nothing now.

Pfft, no it isn't. Trump picked a bad nominee and team R isn't willing to own up to that and you guys are trying to ram through a flawed nominee. If you just picked someone else you could get them in before the end of the year, probably without any major issues.

This idea that the president picks someone and that person is confirmed no matter what (aka rubber stamping) needs to die and die hard. Can we not just accept that from time to time, a nominee is going to turn out to be unacceptable and that someone new is picked? What is wrong with that? Trump has a huge list just waiting for this.

No sane person is going to be willing to be put their name forward for a hearing on such short notice right after this fiasco. 

I think a person who didn't actually attempt to commit rape would still be more than willing to come forward.

Yes. The idea that shua put out there is ridiculous. Every single person on Trump's shortlist would be thrilled to have Kavanaugh tossed aside and themselves nominated in his place.

[KingSweden]

If Trump would have dropped Kavanaugh and nominated Hardiman, Kethledge, Thapar, or Barrett, this could have all been avoided...

It’s too late to look back, though Kavanaugh was my least favorite of the shortlist, because doing so would destroy this genuinely good man’s career and reputation. Everything’s on the line. It’s all or nothing now.

Pfft, no it isn't. Trump picked a bad nominee and team R isn't willing to own up to that and you guys are trying to ram through a flawed nominee. If you just picked someone else you could get them in before the end of the year, probably without any major issues.

This idea that the president picks someone and that person is confirmed no matter what (aka rubber stamping) needs to die and die hard. Can we not just accept that from time to time, a nominee is going to turn out to be unacceptable and that someone new is picked? What is wrong with that? Trump has a huge list just waiting for this.

No sane person is going to be willing to be put their name forward for a hearing on such short notice right after this fiasco. 

I think a person who didn't actually attempt to commit rape would still be more than willing to come forward.

Yes. The idea that shua put out there is ridiculous. Every single person on Trump's shortlist would be thrilled to have Kavanaugh tossed aside and themselves nominated in his place.

Wouldn’t be surprised if some of their backers are trying to deep Six his nom now

[Migrant Crime]

I cant wat for him to be confirmed 100 to 0 when he isncleared of allfake charges next week.

[OSR stands with Israel]

I cant wat for him to be confirmed 100 to 0 when he isncleared of allfake charges next week.

Even if there were no allegations made at best the confirmation would have be 56-44


With Manchin , Heitkamp, McCaskill, Donnelly and even Nelson voting yes for election purposes.

[GeorgiaModerate]

I cant wat for him to be confirmed 100 to 0 when he isncleared of allfake charges next week.

If the FBI finds credible evidence supporting these accusations, will you also support his nomination being withdrawn?

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I cant wat for him to be confirmed 100 to 0 when he isncleared of allfake charges next week.

Even if there were no allegations made at best the confirmation would have be 56-44


With Manchin , Heitkamp, McCaskill, Donnelly and even Nelson voting yes for election purposes.

There is the whole...you know...unhinged "muh Clinton cabal is out to get me" nonsense he spoke about.

Oh and lol at this non-stop delusionary insistence that someone will lose their Senate seat over how they vote for Kavanaugh.

[Donald Trump’s Toupée]

As long as the FBI doesn't find anything in this following week, BK will be confirmed. End of.

[Migrant Crime]

I cant wat for him to be confirmed 100 to 0 when he isncleared of allfake charges next week.

If the FBI finds credible evidence supporting these accusations, will you also support his nomination being withdrawn?

Absolutely

[GeorgiaModerate]

Funny:

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/1045804932832612352

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As long as the FBI doesn't find anything in this following week, BK will be confirmed. End of.

Are you sure its wise to trust Comey/Lynch/Strozk/McCabe/spave aliens/deep state FBI?

[136or142]

The language can be a bit rough, but this is a Pulp Fiction/Kavanaugh mashup
https://mashable.com/article/brett-kavanaugh-pulp-fiction-twitter-clip/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link#RVS__UUXLsq5

[Progressive Pessimist]

In spite of how watered down this FBI investigation probably will be, it's for the best. It gives the swing votes in the Senate some more time to make up their minds (and more time to feel pressure from their constituents) and adds some actual clarity to the current controversy. At the same time, it will probably also provide further vindication for the Senate Republicans to confirm Kavanaugh but at least the process is actually taking shape and not being as rushed. Why was this such a hard thing to do from the very beginning?! I know the Republicans worry about prolonging the confirmation and an investigation interfering with the midterms, but if they would have just ordered it earlier, it probably would have taken about the same amount of time, maybe even less. How short-sided are they? Actually I'll answer that: very. They are Republicans after all. It's kind of their thing.

[Sic Semper Fascistis]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

One too many.

[Joseph-Michael]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

One too many.

Manchin will vote Schumer (or any Democrat) as Majority Leader. That's where he, and the other more conservative Democratic senators are important. Even if he votes to confirm (provided he's not the deciding vote), I support Manchin.

[Torrain]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

One too many.

Manchin will vote Schumer (or any Democrat) as Majority Leader. That's where he, and the other more conservative Democratic senators are important. Even if he votes to confirm (provided he's not the deciding vote), I support Manchin.

^Absolutely this.
Same reason I’d put red state Dems like Blanche Lincoln back into the senate in a heartbeat if I could. Big tent party and all that. When it comes down to it, getting McConnell out of the Majority Leader post feels like a major step to restoring checks and balances, not to mention holding onto the institutions of the senate.

[libertpaulian]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

One too many.

Manchin will vote Schumer (or any Democrat) as Majority Leader. That's where he, and the other more conservative Democratic senators are important. Even if he votes to confirm (provided he's not the deciding vote), I support Manchin.

^Absolutely this.
Same reason I’d put red state Dems like Blanche Lincoln back into the senate in a heartbeat if I could. Big tent party and all that. When it comes down to it, getting McConnell out of the Majority Leader post feels like a major step to restoring checks and balances, not to mention holding onto the institutions of the senate.

I would give anything if the Dems could have their Lincolns, Millers, Hollingses, Churches, etc. and the GOP could have their Chaffees, Weickers, etc. again.

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https://mobile.twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1045757962533457921

For 's sake.

Honestly, I could see Manchin as the sole red state Dem to vote yes at this point.

One too many.

Manchin will vote Schumer (or any Democrat) as Majority Leader. That's where he, and the other more conservative Democratic senators are important. Even if he votes to confirm (provided he's not the deciding vote), I support Manchin.

^Absolutely this.
Same reason I’d put red state Dems like Blanche Lincoln back into the senate in a heartbeat if I could. Big tent party and all that. When it comes down to it, getting McConnell out of the Majority Leader post feels like a major step to restoring checks and balances, not to mention holding onto the institutions of the senate.

I would give anything if the Dems could have their Lincolns, Millers, Hollingses, Churches, etc. and the GOP could have their Chaffees, Weickers, etc. again.

Frank Church showed that you don't need to be a useless moderate hero to win as a Democrat in a solidly Republican state.