Another Justice fast tracked

[ch33zw1z]

While nobody is paying attention, this continues:

Senate Confirms Mitch McConnell's 38-Year-Old Protege To Powerful Court Seat

Justin Walker, who has attacked the Affordable Care Act, will sit for decades on the nation's second-most-powerful court.

m.huffpost.com

I waited to see if the story would pop up here overnight. It did not, so I'm posting it.

 

[TheVrolok]

Another openly partisan judge. Yep, why not?

 

[cytg111]

Undo Trump? You need to undo the entire GOP.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

I hate the idea of packing courts but putting in a number equal to those Mitch anoints is the only option after Trump is out.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Judges need term limits.

 

[eelw]

All the vacancies left by Obama, was it like the SCOTUS seat where Moscow Mitch refused to even consider starting the process? Or did Obama just not bother to put much effort in looking for judges?

 

[ch33zw1z]

All the vacancies left by Obama, was it like the SCOTUS seat where Moscow Mitch refused to even consider starting the process? Or did Obama just not bother to put much effort in looking for judges?

This one isn't vacant. Moscow Mitch is just planning ahead

 

[eelw]

Not talking about any specific one. Just the hundreds (well claimed by Trumpity Dumpity) of seats that were vacant in 2017. Was there really that many or just another over exaggeration by the liar in chief?

 

[HomerJS]

I hate the idea of packing courts but putting in a number equal to those Mitch anoints is the only option after Trump is out.

That's going to be the only solution. I've also wondered if the SCOTUS conservatives are deciding the last few cases strategically to blunt the idea Biden needs to add justices to the court if he is elected.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Bawwwright let's get in plenty more along with another potential SCOTUS before the year end.

 

[Greenman]

I hate the idea of packing courts but putting in a number equal to those Mitch anoints is the only option after Trump is out.

And when the republicans are back in power they do the same thing. How long until the supreme court is larger than congress?

 

[ch33zw1z]

And when the republicans are back in power they do the same thing. How long until the supreme court is larger than congress?

oh gee, it's a slippery slope. Just like judicial activism was right, LOL. Cant have the majority making too many decisions!

 

[K1052]

And when the republicans are back in power they do the same thing. How long until the supreme court is larger than congress?

I think he means the lower federal courts. No reason at all we can't expand those and some good arguments that we should given how long it take routine cases to wind their way through the system.

Anyway the Republicans would certainly cry foul but I don't think anybody gives a shit any longer after the last 6 plus years of them pulling bullshit to stack the judiciary with their guys. Pack the lower courts, pack SCOTUS. Create a dozen new Dem senators by admitting the US territories and DC as states to prevent them from clawing back.

 

[fskimospy]

Not talking about any specific one. Just the hundreds (well claimed by Trumpity Dumpity) of seats that were vacant in 2017. Was there really that many or just another over exaggeration by the liar in chief?

It's a little bit of everything. Obama didn't prioritize them at first, then after they lost their veto proof supermajority the Republicans started filibustering everything in sight. Then the Democrats nuked the judicial filibuster and started filling seats, only to lose their Senate majority in 2014. After 2014 effectively all judicial appointments were blocked by McConnell.

So it was more Republicans than anything else, but Obama could have made it more of a priority when he had the chance.

 

[fskimospy]

And when the republicans are back in power they do the same thing. How long until the supreme court is larger than congress?

Let them! If they do that then Democrats should disband the federal courts and reform and restaff them, thus clearing out all the Republican nominees entirely.

What you guys don't understand is that the system is already rigged and Republicans are rampantly abusing and politicizing the judiciary because they fear they aren't going to be able to win at the ballot box much longer. Democrats can either let them do this, or they can show them these choices have consequences.

 

[Homerboy]

Bawwwright let's get in plenty more along with another potential SCOTUS before the year end.

Just to confirm, you're supporting partisan judges?

 

[UNCjigga]

Just to confirm, you're supporting partisan judges?

Of course he is—when it’s his team. What about his post history made you think he had actual principles when it came to governing?

 

[Thump553]

Judges need term limits.

Absolutely not, that is one of the main strengths of our government. Unfortunately the GOP Senate these days ignores their duty and votes in lockstep. The result is young, totally unqualified partisan hacks like this clown.
The voters have to decide whether they want the US government to collapse or not-the burden and obligation is upon us, the people. The Dems will have to regain control and nominate persons with real intellectual and judicial capabilities. Eventually the good will marginalize the bad, but it will probably take decades to flush out the toxic spill that McConnell/Trump have caused.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Judges need term limits.

I've been saying that for a very long time. The terms need to offset from any election cycle and there needs to be ways to shorten the term of one who acts improperly.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Absolutely not, that is one of the main strengths of our government.

A judiciary that is independent is one thing.
A judiciary that is not accountable for their actions is quite another.

We're getting far too close to the second than the first.

 

[TheVrolok]

Just to confirm, you're supporting partisan judges?

Of course he is. Well, at least when they're his party. But #BothSides of course.

 

[theeedude]

Democrats should end the filibuster and pack the courts on the first day they have all 3 branches, start with the Supreme Court.

 

[Ajay]

Democrats should end the filibuster and pack the courts on the first day they have all 3 branches, start with the Supreme Court.

First, the Dems need to 'pack' the senate and toss Moscow Mitch out on his backside.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

And when the republicans are back in power they do the same thing. How long until the supreme court is larger than congress?

I'm thinking we'll need a bigger building then.

 

[Greenman]

I'm thinking we'll need a bigger building then.

And a much larger robe budget.