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Re: President Obama will announce his Supreme Court pick at 11 a.m. Eastern

By: Cactus Flower in ALEA | Recommend this post (0)
Wed, 16 Mar 16 7:13 PM | 84 view(s)
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Picking a nominee for the Supreme Court has huge value for the Democrats. They can point to Republican obstruction until November. They can point to the hypocrisy of a party that claims obedience to the constitution which fails to follow it.

And of course, this is an issue which will make many voters more enthusiastic. The deliberate humiliation of the first black president generates righteous anger among Democrats.

Also useful in senate races that are on the cusp.


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President Obama will announce his Supreme Court pick at 11 a.m. Eastern
By: clo in ALEA
Wed, 16 Mar 16 5:01 PM 		Msg. 18380 of 54959

Hillary mention this topic last night, I wonder if she had a heads up?

President Obama will announce his Supreme Court pick at 11 a.m. Eastern, setting up a major battle with Republicans
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 7:01 AM EDT

President Obama will announce on Wednesday his choice to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, even in the face of Republican vows not to consider his nominee, Mr. Obama said in an email to supporters sent from the White House.

The president, in a move that could shape the nation’s highest court for a generation, will present his nominee during a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House, officials said. It is expected to kick off a monthslong political stalemate and become a searing issue on the campaign trail.

Mr. Obama will announce his choice at 11 a.m.

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