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The US Supreme Court

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SueDonim Sat 19-Sept-20 18:29:59

It’s scary, isn’t it? I don’t really understand how justice can be political. Surely it should be impartial?

That aside, from what I’ve read, whether Trump can get an appointee through depends on whether any of the Republican senators abstain or vote against his choice.

This article explains it under the second section. www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54215483

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suziewoozie Sat 19-Sept-20 17:46:09

And I think only the Senate is involved in confirmation. It’s not like a trade deal where both houses have to approve

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suziewoozie Sat 19-Sept-20 17:43:59

I’m listening to Simon Marks on LBC an excellent US correspondent - he says it could happen in the time frame.

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Whitewavemark2 Sat 19-Sept-20 16:21:24

M0nica

I do not think there would be time for his appointee to go through all the Senatorial and Congress approval stages in time - at least I am hoping for that - unless of course Trump wins the election shock angry sad

Same here

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M0nica Sat 19-Sept-20 16:19:36

I do not think there would be time for his appointee to go through all the Senatorial and Congress approval stages in time - at least I am hoping for that - unless of course Trump wins the election shock angry sad

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Whitewavemark2 Sat 19-Sept-20 16:16:32

Will he have time? Can people drag their feet?

He’s only got about 6 weeks hasn’t he?

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suziewoozie Sat 19-Sept-20 14:25:45

I have always felt that the process of appointing US Supreme Court Judges to be frighteningly flawed and following the death of RBG, all the more so. It’s appalling they are appointed for life and in such a political manner. I’m also all the more concerned now because if Trump gets his way, we over here will be affected by the attack and lessening of the rights of women and other minorities.

Btw I’ve left the other thread on RBG for tributes to her and started this one to discuss the political ramifications.

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