Supreme Court Justice Scalia has passed away

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I was going to vote libertarian but with his passing, I might vote Republican. A supreme Court appointee is much more important than president. I can handle a rep in office for 4-8 years as long as I dont have a Hilary or Bernie justice appointee.
 
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Jxn Vol said:
The article I read said a replacement will not be named until after the election.
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I agree. I don't see Obama appointing one nor do I see the Republican confirming one if he tried to. Whoever wins the election will get to make that decision.
 
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He liked giving Obama the middle finger

Still, if a Dem wins, there will be another enemy of the Constitution appointed to replace him
 
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1972 Grad said:
Judge Judy Bader Ginsberg will be the next one to go.
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When I heard a justice had died I immediately thought it was RBG. Finding out it was Scalia threw me.

The two were good friends even though their ideologies were often at odds. There's a lesson there, I believe.

I didn't always agree with the man but he had my respect.
 
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I don't see how Obama doesn't get to name his replacement. The Senate couldn't rightfully hold the appointment up that long. (I hope they would but just don't see them doing that. I see another Sotomayor looming.)
 
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Sandvol said:
I don't see how Obama doesn't get to name his replacement. The Senate couldn't rightfully hold the appointment up that long. (I hope they would but just don't see them doing that. I see another Sotomayor looming.)
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A staffer for Senator Mike Lee tweeted that there is a less than zero shot that they confirm a Obama appointee we'll see I guess.
 
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gcbvol said:
When I heard a justice had died I immediately thought it was RBG. Finding out it was Scalia threw me.

The two were good friends even though their ideologies were often at odds. There's a lesson there, I believe.

I didn't always agree with the man but he had my respect.
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I gave you a like for that. Classy post.
 
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gcbvol said:
When I heard a justice had died I immediately thought it was RBG. Finding out it was Scalia threw me.

The two were good friends even though their ideologies were often at odds. There's a lesson there, I believe.

I didn't always agree with the man but he had my respect.
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Often at odds? I think I only remember one case where they ever sided together.
 
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gcbvol said:
When I heard a justice had died I immediately thought it was RBG. Finding out it was Scalia threw me.

The two were good friends even though their ideologies were often at odds. There's a lesson there, I believe.

I didn't always agree with the man but he had my respect.
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I heard him speak last year. Brilliant legal mind. He always put the utmost thought into his decisions and writings, even in cases where I disagree with his conclusions.
 
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If they can hold a replacement appointment off until a new President is elected then this will be one of the most important elections I can remember. Can't imagine who Trump would appoint. Hilary would probably appoint Bill.
 
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