lawman Posted January 24, 2017 at 07:31 PM Share Posted January 24, 2017 at 07:31 PM Looks like a leading contender has emerged. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/24/report-judge-neil-gorsuch-is-a-leading-candidate-to-fill-suprem/21661820/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:17 PM Share Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:17 PM Don't know the guy, but I'm sure the networks, and we all know which ones, are writing out checks to their moles for the low down and forwarding all the photoshopped pics and documents to Mr. Schumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:23 PM Share Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:23 PM My guess, this guy is the head fake to take the networks off guard when someone else is named. If he is the real guy, and is a Scalia worthy replacement...great. I question how he could clerk for Kennedy and not be moderate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:41 PM Share Posted January 24, 2017 at 08:41 PM My guess, this guy is the head fake to take the networks off guard when someone else is named. If he is the real guy, and is a Scalia worthy replacement...great. I question how he could clerk for Kennedy and not be moderate. Who you work for or learn from is not always an indication of your beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcc Posted January 25, 2017 at 06:51 AM Share Posted January 25, 2017 at 06:51 AM Doing some reading this guy is as bad if not worse than Kennedy. United States v. Games-Perez To be clear he has a style like Scalia, but rulings like Kennedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc905 Posted January 25, 2017 at 07:44 AM Share Posted January 25, 2017 at 07:44 AM So much for my hopes for either a Willett, Kozinski, Barnett, Volokh or Reynolds nomination... maybe later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:39 AM Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:39 AM Looks like it's official now https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/31/president-trump-nominates-neil-gorsuch-to-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states/21704505/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:41 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:41 AM Riots, looting and limo fires in 3...2....1..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:50 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:50 AM Makes no difference, the leftist bunch is going to run around with their hair on fire regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilphil Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:54 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:54 AM Doing some reading this guy is as bad if not worse than Kennedy. United States v. Games-Perez To be clear he has a style like Scalia, but rulings like Kennedy. What in his dissent leads you to that conclusion?According to what I have read elsewhere, his opinion in the dissent was later agreed to by a unanimous vote of SCOTUS.Just wondering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:03 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:03 AM The NRA is all behind this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:06 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:06 AM He looks a little healthier than Scalia, that's for sure. May he live to be a hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybgood Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:18 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:18 AM I can actually read and understand his dissent. He actually makes sense. I think I like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:30 AM Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:30 AM He should be confirmed, but it won't be by a unanimous voice vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilphil Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:43 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:43 AM He should be confirmed, but it won't be by a unanimous voice vote.In today's climate I don't think Madison or Franklin would get a unanimous vote in the Senate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:23 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:23 AM He's a guy who routinely rules against anything that empowers the government. He's also an originalist and a textualist. He gets my nomination. Nancy Pelosi was quoted as saying that he's a horrible candidate that doesn't view law in the modern view of law. If that's not a ringing endorsement for the guy, I don't know what is. She's nuttier than squirrel turds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:28 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:28 AM So is this guy like Kennedy or Scalia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:33 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:33 AM So is this guy like Kennedy or Scalia? He's slightly to the right of Scalia. ETA: Trump had two judges come out to DC, Gorsuch is to the right of Scalia, the other guy is right around Kennedy on the political spectrum. It's almost impossible to have an originalist and textualist anywhere near Kennedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Ring Posted February 1, 2017 at 05:34 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 05:34 AM He's a guy who routinely rules against anything that empowers the government. He's also an originalist and a textualist. He gets my nomination. Nancy Pelosi was quoted as saying that he's a horrible candidate that doesn't view law in the modern view of law. If that's not a ringing endorsement for the guy, I don't know what is. She's nuttier than squirrel turds. Thread winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted February 1, 2017 at 06:09 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 06:09 AM He's a guy who routinely rules against anything that empowers the government. He's also an originalist and a textualist. He gets my nomination. Nancy Pelosi was quoted as saying that he's a horrible candidate that doesn't view law in the modern view of law. If that's not a ringing endorsement for the guy, I don't know what is. She's nuttier than squirrel turds. If Pelosi ( who is in the House and has no part in the confirmation process) doesn't like him it's the ultimate endorsement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 1, 2017 at 09:52 AM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 09:52 AM The senate judiciary committee screamers will be hammering him over religion, abortion, immigration and voting rights. The public self unscrewing of heads on the left is becoming must see tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted February 1, 2017 at 12:39 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 12:39 PM He's a guy who routinely rules against anything that empowers the government. That's enough for me! Less money for cronies! The senate judiciary committee screamers will be hammering him over religion, abortion, immigration and voting rights. The public self unscrewing of heads on the left is becoming must see tv. Now what's gonna happen when Trump does things during the confirmation process that causes more outrages, taking the media's focus off the SCOTUS nominee? Go ahead filibuster, the media's harping on a different story and ignoring yours. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILhunter Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:09 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 01:09 PM The funny thing is, Judge Gorsuch was approved by the Senate unanimously less than 10 years ago. Many of these same Senators who are now wringing their hands and whining, thought that he was perfectly good for the 10th Circuit. He won't get through on a voice vote, but at the end of the day he will get confirmed. Only "better" choice would have been Judge William Prior, but that would be a really contentious nomination fight, more along the lines of the Robert Bork mess. This one should be significantly easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:16 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:16 PM An ill equipped and underpowered left as well as the media is getting over run with Trump edicts multiple times each day, and they don't know what to do. It's I Love Lucy working the chocolate factory conveyor belt and the hot button topics and issues are just coming in faster than can be handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregivq Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:34 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:34 PM The funny thing is, Judge Gorsuch was approved by the Senate unanimously less than 10 years ago. Many of these same Senators who are now wringing their hands and whining, thought that he was perfectly good for the 10th Circuit. He won't get through on a voice vote, but at the end of the day he will get confirmed. Only "better" choice would have been Judge William Prior, but that would be a really contentious nomination fight, more along the lines of the Robert Bork mess. This one should be significantly easier.Good point. I like the nomination and I'm really curious how this is going to play out. Democratic standoff? New nominee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagloo Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:58 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 02:58 PM If Pelosi ( who is in the House and has no part in the confirmation process) doesn't like him it's the ultimate endorsement I couldn't put it any better than that. I've never heard of the guy before, but I saw her little news clip last night, and I knew immediately Trump hit a grand slam. YES! Now, if we can get Ginsburg and Breyer to mosey on, and get those seats filled with nice solid conservatives, we will be set for the next couple of decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:00 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:00 PM Anyone else think this is a good time to take a few hours to reflect on how glad we are that we didn't hear Her Royal Hillaryness's chosen 2A-slayer, whoever that might have been, announced last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakPPI Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:11 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:11 PM Check out @Everytown's Tweet: https://twitter.com/Everytown/status/826611532150644737?s=09 Another endorsement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:13 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:13 PM Some of you probably aren't going to like this, but I think the SC functions best when it's in balance - which this appointment would do. I think a SC biased heavily to either side of the political spectrum is dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:28 PM Share Posted February 1, 2017 at 03:28 PM He's a guy who routinely rules against anything that empowers the government. He's also an originalist and a textualist. He gets my nomination. Nancy Pelosi was quoted as saying that he's a horrible candidate that doesn't view law in the modern view of law. If that's not a ringing endorsement for the guy, I don't know what is. She's nuttier than squirrel turds.If Pelosi ( who is in the House and has no part in the confirmation process) doesn't like him it's the ultimate endorsement I agree with Lou... except Pelosi is in the wrong "house"... another one comes to mind. (Has something to do with squirrels as DD123 mentioned!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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