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https://www.politicususa.com/2018/06/27/democrats-dont-gop-doormat.htmlPosted on Wed, Jun 27th, 2018 by Sean Colarossi
Rachel Maddow Lights A Fire Under Democrats: Dont Be A GOP Doormat In The SCOTUS Fight
Rachel Maddow urged Democratic lawmakers and their constituents not to be a doormat for Republicans in the new fight to fill the seat being vacated by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
As of today, Democrats have a decision to make, the MSNBC host said. Democrats are either doormats, or they will insist at least on consistency.
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Maddow explained the choice Democrats face:
Maddow is showing Democrats the way forward
There is no upside for the Democrats meeting Republicans halfway on filling Anthony Kennedys Supreme Court seat. Not only would they solidify the conservative majority on the court with a Trump-picked judge, but they would face an immediate backlash from their own base.
And just as there is no upside for Democratic cooperation, there is no obligation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell created this rule at the end of President Obamas second term and the Democrats should simply repeat it every day until the midterm elections and beyond.
This Democratic resistance in Congress combined with citizen activism on the streets is key to making sure Kennedys SCOTUS seat isnt filled before the midterm elections.
If Democrats want to rally their base, they should immediately and forcefully slam the door shut on Donald Trumps Supreme Court pick, not act as a Republican doormat.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)I have such a crush on you.
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)I don't think they can stop the nomination, but please at least go down fighting.
babylonsister
(171,112 posts)bettyellen
(47,209 posts)And honestly I think a few of the smarter Republicans dont want to loose it as a wedge issue and will find an excuse to accidentally put a wrench in the process. And Ill take their help. So stressed by this.
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)it would then go back to the states.
Let's say 20 states then immediately outlaw abortion. Then, their rallying cry will be getting yes/no questions on abortion on the ballot in each of the remaining states, counting on Religious Right turnout to win at least some of those votes...
Then, Trump then signs an executive order banning abortion because that would need a 2/3 majority to overturn the executive order. Sure, maybe it's temporary until the next president, but it will keep the religious right inspired and because Roe was overturned, legal challenges likely fall flat. Every 4 years, they will make sure to have "preserve executive order banning abortion" rallies at their churches.