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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
in order to prevent extremists from either side in such a position of power? absolutely.
One needs to ask some questions about why it is that these 7 particular nominees are being 'demanded' to be given an up or down vote (knowing that they'll be confirmed along party lines anyway) and what it is they will be able to decide on in the coming years in their positions.
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I believe Sen. Leahy is correct that these "unacceptable" nominations were resubmitted by the president to force the issue of up or down voting. The president is setting the groundwork for a far more important Supreme Court nomination. If the minority party loses the right to filibuster, the president can expect a rubber stamp for anyone he chooses.