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Home Front: Politix
Obama's bid to break Supreme Court deadlock with White House talks ends in failure as Republicans refuse to back down
2016-03-02
  • [DAILYMAIL.CO.UK] Obama summoned Republican and Democratic Senate leaders to the Oval Office for talks on replacing Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court bench

  • Republicans are refusing to even hold hearings until new president is in office - and talks did nothing to make that position change

  • Men smiled for the cameras but did not answer questions on whether they would change their positions

  • Democratic minority leader Harry Reid said: 'They think that they can wait and see what President Trump will do, I guess'
    • Not the worst of strategies...
Posted by:Fred

#9   I'm truly surprised that the 'pubs have held out on this.

Someone in the Beltway can read the writing on the wall and it's spelled T-R-U-M-P. If the GOPe want to elect him, all they have to do is fold to Obama again. Not to mention seeing themselves lose control of either or both Houses.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-03-02 17:03  

#8  Cruz would be perfect.
Posted by: 49 pan   2016-03-02 15:32  

#7  I'm truly surprised that the 'pubs have held out on this.

Maybe the exit of Eric Cantor and Boehner got through to some people.

I only pray that they stay tough.

How about if Trump wins he appoints Cruz to the SC?
Posted by: AlanC   2016-03-02 13:21  

#6  The Supreme Court has made its decision (on recess appointments). Now let us see them enforce it.
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia    2016-03-02 10:09  

#5  SCOTUS already ruled. The Senate decides when its in session and out of session not the Executive branch. Separation of powers. You know who to blame if it does come to pass.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-03-02 09:03  

#4  pro forma sessions
Posted by: Frank G   2016-03-02 08:43  

#3  Obama will appoint a replacement during a Christmas recess (or sooner). McConnell will not stay in session until there is a new president. Everyone knows it, that's why Obama is not pushing too hard.
Posted by: jvalentour   2016-03-02 08:39  

#2  Did he leave the press conference early too on this one?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2016-03-02 07:47  

#1  "Less action, more talking!"
Posted by: Skidmark   2016-03-02 03:09  

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