The sudden death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia has dealt a gut punch to the Republican Party. It is something they couldn't wait minutes before announcing that President Obama cannot replace him on the nation's highest court. Why? Because he's a lame duck. Didn't Ronald Reagan nominate Anthony Kennedy to the Supreme Court when he was a lame duck? (Let's check the record.)
I find that ironic, since Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution enumerates that it is the president's expressed power to nominate Supreme Court justices (how about that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)?). Of course, that is with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY, by way of Alabama), is sure that he can mire any Obama nominee in senatorial minutiae, until Hillary Clinton is sworn in as president on January 20, 2017. (Wouldn't that be ironic and just desserts?)
Until then, the U.S. Supreme Court may divided in its votes on important court issues facing it, with only eight members. In such a case, the court could be divided by series of 4-to-4 votes.
On another note, why would a sitting United States Supreme Court justice be visiting a luxury Texas hunting lodge (or ranch) with people flying in on private jets? That seems like a prime recipe for ex-parte discussions about cases that may be facing the court. Republicans, however, may argue that since he was an appointment of Ronald Reagan, he is immune from such impunity.
Showing posts with label Mitch McConnell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mitch McConnell. Show all posts
Monday, February 15, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
America's First Prime Minister?
Donald Trump is right about Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). (I also asked this question some time before.)
Senator Cruz is a natural born citizen of Canada...not the United States. While his mother was born in the United States, his father was born in Cuba. He asserts that his mother is enough to cover the "natural born" citizenship clause of the U.S. Constitution. I think the Constitution is rather clear on this issue. It would be up to the Supreme Court of the United States to finalize the position.
In 2008, the United States Senate, however, passed a resolution to give Senator John McCain (R-AZ) the status of natural born citizen, since he was born outside the United States, while his father was on active military service in Panama. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated that the Senate would not consider a similar resolution for Ted Cruz.
What's that all aboot, eh?
Senator Cruz is a natural born citizen of Canada...not the United States. While his mother was born in the United States, his father was born in Cuba. He asserts that his mother is enough to cover the "natural born" citizenship clause of the U.S. Constitution. I think the Constitution is rather clear on this issue. It would be up to the Supreme Court of the United States to finalize the position.
In 2008, the United States Senate, however, passed a resolution to give Senator John McCain (R-AZ) the status of natural born citizen, since he was born outside the United States, while his father was on active military service in Panama. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated that the Senate would not consider a similar resolution for Ted Cruz.
What's that all aboot, eh?
Monday, August 20, 2012
Pregnancy=No Rape
I tell people that I learn something new everyday. Yesterday was no exception to that rule. According to a member of the United States Congress, Todd Akin (R-MO), pregnancy does not occur when legitimate rape has been committed. I suppose that the female body has a way of warding off the sperm of a rapist. But, if you say it's rape, and you get pregnant, then it's not really rape.
Representative Akin sounds like a real piece of work. The sad thing (other than he is an elected official) is that he is running for the Senate this fall. What's interesting now is that Republican leaders are attempting to get Akin to withdraw from the race. These leaders include Kentucky's own bigot, Mitch McConnell, who is the Minority Leader in the Senate.
The more you know!
Representative Akin sounds like a real piece of work. The sad thing (other than he is an elected official) is that he is running for the Senate this fall. What's interesting now is that Republican leaders are attempting to get Akin to withdraw from the race. These leaders include Kentucky's own bigot, Mitch McConnell, who is the Minority Leader in the Senate.
The more you know!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Public Health Option
Republican members of the United States are asking whether or not Americans are ready to shoulder the burden of a tax hike.
Hmmmm. Where were these senators when George W. Bush was flushing our economy down the toilet by taking us into two wars we will never win? Now, they have the audacity to criticize Democrats for putting forth a plan to help Americans in America. Instead of working to make this plan possible, they are going to strike more fear into the hearts of Americans. How does fear help the 40 million Americans who have no healthcare coverage? Let's end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and funnel those monies into taking care of people by paying for their healthcare.
There is a simple way to solve this entire problem. The United States should nationalize healthcare. That will put big business out of business when it comes to healthcare options. All Americans will receive the same free care. But, as we know, health insurance lobbyists are working overtime on Capitol Hill.
Senator Mitch McConnell put that in your crack pipe and smoke it.
Hmmmm. Where were these senators when George W. Bush was flushing our economy down the toilet by taking us into two wars we will never win? Now, they have the audacity to criticize Democrats for putting forth a plan to help Americans in America. Instead of working to make this plan possible, they are going to strike more fear into the hearts of Americans. How does fear help the 40 million Americans who have no healthcare coverage? Let's end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and funnel those monies into taking care of people by paying for their healthcare.
There is a simple way to solve this entire problem. The United States should nationalize healthcare. That will put big business out of business when it comes to healthcare options. All Americans will receive the same free care. But, as we know, health insurance lobbyists are working overtime on Capitol Hill.
Senator Mitch McConnell put that in your crack pipe and smoke it.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Republican Senators play the blame game
Kentucky's junior senator, Jim Bunning, is blaming the senior senator and Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, of costing Republicans seats in the United States Senate.
Bunning, who is up for re-election next year, is seen by many as being vulnerable in his position. In 2007, Kentucky elected a Democratic governor to replace one-termer Ernie Fletcher. Perhaps, Bunning doesn't feel as if his old Washington buddy, Mitch, can't rake in the money his campaign needs to fend off Democrats next fall.
With words like that, I doubt Bunning will have much to worry about, when it comes to McConnell helping him raise money. I guess it just goes to show you that even politicians can't take the heat, so they blame everyone else (they wouldn't do that!).
Bunning, who is up for re-election next year, is seen by many as being vulnerable in his position. In 2007, Kentucky elected a Democratic governor to replace one-termer Ernie Fletcher. Perhaps, Bunning doesn't feel as if his old Washington buddy, Mitch, can't rake in the money his campaign needs to fend off Democrats next fall.
With words like that, I doubt Bunning will have much to worry about, when it comes to McConnell helping him raise money. I guess it just goes to show you that even politicians can't take the heat, so they blame everyone else (they wouldn't do that!).
Monday, November 03, 2008
Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the final nail in a process that started almost two years ago!
I am happy that we have an electoral process in our country, but that is a ridiculous. I believe that we are in for some big changes tomorrow night. I see Barack Obama winning the necessary 270 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
As for Kentucky's senatorial race, I'm not so sure. I think Bruce Lunsford and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) are neck-to-neck in most state polls. McConnell did beat two-term incumbent Walter "Dee" Huddleston (D-KY) in 1984 by 0.4%. Most people did not see that coming. That is why I am hoping McConnell is in for a rude awaking 24-years later.
I am happy that we have an electoral process in our country, but that is a ridiculous. I believe that we are in for some big changes tomorrow night. I see Barack Obama winning the necessary 270 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
As for Kentucky's senatorial race, I'm not so sure. I think Bruce Lunsford and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) are neck-to-neck in most state polls. McConnell did beat two-term incumbent Walter "Dee" Huddleston (D-KY) in 1984 by 0.4%. Most people did not see that coming. That is why I am hoping McConnell is in for a rude awaking 24-years later.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Bruce Lunsford goes on to face Mitch McConnell
Last night, in addition to Hillary easily winning Kentucky's Democratic primary, Bruce Lunsford won the Democratic Party's nomination as senator. He now goes on to face incumbent, Mitch McConnell (R), who has been in the United States Senate for almost 24-years. McConnell is the Minority Leader in the Senate, also.
It will be a hard fought battle to unseat Kentucky's mighty Senator McConnell. I think it will not be as easy for Senator McConnell this election cycle to win his re-election bid, however. Let's hope that the voters of Kentucky decide to put him out to pasture. He's been in the Senate too long, and his policies are not ours.
It will be a hard fought battle to unseat Kentucky's mighty Senator McConnell. I think it will not be as easy for Senator McConnell this election cycle to win his re-election bid, however. Let's hope that the voters of Kentucky decide to put him out to pasture. He's been in the Senate too long, and his policies are not ours.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ditch Mitch
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is up for re-election in 2008. Many pundits believe that he is unstoppable, even though he has been a firm supporter of George W. Bush over the past six years, which has won him no accolades of late.
In 2002, when McConnell ran for re-election against Lois Combs Weinberg (D), he was in a different political climate. The United States was fighting against the war on terror, Republicans were the good guys, and many Americans were still flying the American flag from 9/11, which was not even a year old.
Since then there has been a drastic change in the political landscape in Kentucky. McConnell, who campaigned hard for fellow Republican U.S. Representative Ernie Fletcher to successfully win the gubernatorial race in 2003, found out that his powers of influence have been blunted more than a bit. This realization came during the most recent gubernatorial race, which saw Ernie Fletcher lose his bid for re-election, even with old Uncle Mitch's dirty money and support.
Although, a Democratic challenger has yet to emerge, McConnell has already begun to release some of his $9 million war chest for political advertisements on television across the state. It is hard to believe that someone who has so much power and influence in Kentucky and Washington would be so hard pressed to begin airing political advertisements against a non-existent challenger.
It is safe to bet, however, that McConnell understands his bid for re-election in 2008, with a Democrat slated to win the White House, will be an uphill battle. Although, I accept the inevitability that he will probably win his campaign, considering he will muster all of his unholy powers to save himself, unlike his good pal, Ernie.
In 2002, when McConnell ran for re-election against Lois Combs Weinberg (D), he was in a different political climate. The United States was fighting against the war on terror, Republicans were the good guys, and many Americans were still flying the American flag from 9/11, which was not even a year old.
Since then there has been a drastic change in the political landscape in Kentucky. McConnell, who campaigned hard for fellow Republican U.S. Representative Ernie Fletcher to successfully win the gubernatorial race in 2003, found out that his powers of influence have been blunted more than a bit. This realization came during the most recent gubernatorial race, which saw Ernie Fletcher lose his bid for re-election, even with old Uncle Mitch's dirty money and support.
Although, a Democratic challenger has yet to emerge, McConnell has already begun to release some of his $9 million war chest for political advertisements on television across the state. It is hard to believe that someone who has so much power and influence in Kentucky and Washington would be so hard pressed to begin airing political advertisements against a non-existent challenger.
It is safe to bet, however, that McConnell understands his bid for re-election in 2008, with a Democrat slated to win the White House, will be an uphill battle. Although, I accept the inevitability that he will probably win his campaign, considering he will muster all of his unholy powers to save himself, unlike his good pal, Ernie.
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