Molly B. Posted July 10, 2018 at 02:55 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 02:55 PM IllinoisCarry is very pleased with President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. While serving as judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Judge Kavanaugh exhibited a keen understanding of the constitutional application of the Second Amendment. This is exemplified in his written dissent in the case of Heller II where he states judges are not to "re-calibrate the scope of the Second Amendment right based on judicial assessment of whether the law advances a sufficiently compelling or important government interest to override the individual right.” We believe Judge Kavanaugh’s knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and his faithfulness in interpreting it "based on text, history, and tradition” will bring much needed balance to the Court.We thank President Trump for his thoughtful and committed consideration in nominating Judge Kavanaugh.We are certain Pres.Trump's nomination will have a profound effect on firearm rights in the State of IL as well as the nation. The President has given us renewed hope that the Second Amendment will be protected at the highest level. Valinda RoweIllinoisCarry spokesperson What a great day for the Second Amendment and our Constitution. Let's flood the phones of our U.S. State Senators, urging confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh. U.S. Sen. Tammy DuckworthWashington, D.C.524 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-2854U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin711 Hart Senate BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510p: 202.224.2152 (Yes, I know, but flooding their phones will be fun, it will drive them crazy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted July 10, 2018 at 03:03 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 03:03 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted July 10, 2018 at 04:07 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 04:07 PM I also applaud this appointment, just hope his confirmation goes well. I heard the talking heads on the news shows talking about his record??? I took that to mean he had some sort of conviction in the past? How could he be a respected judge if that is the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcompton Posted July 10, 2018 at 04:11 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 04:11 PM I also applaud this appointment, just hope his confirmation goes well. I heard the talking heads on the news shows talking about his record??? I took that to mean he had some sort of conviction in the past? How could he be a respected judge if that is the case? His voting record... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 whit Posted July 10, 2018 at 11:02 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 11:02 PM He'll be confirmed like Gorsage was, the left will try to raise money over it but they can't stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted July 10, 2018 at 11:14 PM Share Posted July 10, 2018 at 11:14 PM I also applaud this appointment, just hope his confirmation goes well. I heard the talking heads on the news shows talking about his record??? I took that to mean he had some sort of conviction in the past? How could he be a respected judge if that is the case?They were talking about his record as a judge= his rulings, writings and such. NOT a criminal record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted July 12, 2018 at 02:30 AM Share Posted July 12, 2018 at 02:30 AM Here is some more info from the "exploding heads".Brett Kavanaugh is nominated by Trump to succeed Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedyhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-supreme-court-pick/2018/07/09/afa8ae36-83a0-11e8-8f6c-46cb43e3f306_story.html?utm_term=.daea194b73a8Brett Kavanaugh, a Washington veteran, is Trump's second pick for the Supreme Courthttp://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-20180709-story.htmlSen. Chuck Schumer Threatens Red State Dems: Vote Against SCOTUS Pick . . . Or Elsehttps://www.dailywire.com/news/32773/sen-chuck-schumer-threatens-red-state-dems-vote-emily-zanotti?utm_source=cnemail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=071018-news&utm_campaign=position3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted July 12, 2018 at 02:32 AM Share Posted July 12, 2018 at 02:32 AM And this from Fox News.Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Courthttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/09/trump-nominates-brett-kavanaugh-to-supreme-court.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted July 12, 2018 at 04:44 PM Share Posted July 12, 2018 at 04:44 PM Kavanaugh is a great pick for the SCOTUS. Even for those who don't care for President Trump, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh alone make him a fantastic president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted July 12, 2018 at 11:51 PM Share Posted July 12, 2018 at 11:51 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDlady Posted July 19, 2018 at 08:56 PM Share Posted July 19, 2018 at 08:56 PM Evidently not everyone shares our enthusiasm: Dear Neighbor, Thank you for contacting me about the nomination of the Honorable Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. I appreciate you taking the time to make me aware of your concerns on this important matter. As your United States Senator, my constitutional responsibility is to fairly evaluate a Supreme Court nominee’s qualifications for a lifetime appointment. To earn my support, a Supreme Court nominee must demonstrate integrity, wisdom, independence and a commitment to interpreting the United States Constitution and applying the law in a fair and principled manner. When evaluating judicial nominees, I focus on an individual's written words, public statements and professional record. After carefully reviewing Judge Kavanaugh's opinions from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, along with his speeches, presentations and prior confirmation hearing materials, I must oppose his nomination. Judge Kavanaugh's rulings and dissents reveal a jurist who is willing to embrace radical constitutional interpretation and to legislate from the bench when it favors powerful corporate interests. Judge Kavanaugh also expressed a troubling deference to presidential power. For example, during a 1998 Georgetown Law School conference, Judge Kavanaugh agreed with the proposition that as a matter of law, a sitting President may not be indicted during a term of office. Most importantly, I am gravely concerned by Judge Kavanaugh's writings. Based on his own words, I fear that Judge Kavanaugh would be the deciding vote in critical cases that restrict a woman's freedom to make health care decisions with her doctor, tear away protections that guarantee Americans with pre-existing conditions may obtain health insurance and empower a President of the United States to be above the law. That is why I must vote no. Thank you again for contacting me on this important issue. If you would like more information on my work in the Senate, please visit my website at www.duckworth.senate.gov. You can find upcoming events in the state, sign up for my newsletter, access my voting record and see what I am doing to address today’s most important issues. I hope that you will continue to share your views and opinions with me and let me know whenever I may be of assistance to you.Sincerely, Tammy DuckworthUnited States Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chislinger Posted July 19, 2018 at 10:49 PM Share Posted July 19, 2018 at 10:49 PM To Tammy Duckworth the plain meaning of the Constitution is a "radical interpretation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:19 AM Share Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:19 AM Why is it that Illinois has some of the dumbest politicians. Not just on the state level but especially on the national platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:28 AM Share Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:28 AM Why is it that Illinois has some of the dumbest politicians. Not just on the state level but especially on the national platform.Why is it that voters continue to elect and then re-elect them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:48 AM Share Posted July 20, 2018 at 12:48 AM Why is it that Illinois has some of the dumbest politicians. Not just on the state level but especially on the national platform.Why is it that voters continue to elect and then re-elect them?Good question. Maybe it's all the votes that are bought via the entitlement programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDad Posted July 20, 2018 at 01:35 AM Share Posted July 20, 2018 at 01:35 AM Why is it that voters continue to elect and then re-elect them?Ding Ding Ding. Winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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