@justinamash refusing to "advise and consent" by not voting is a dereliction of constitutional duties (for political reasons), no?
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@adamjepstein No. Constitution doesn't require vote on a particular nominee. Also may be viewed as "advice" to nominate a different person. -
@justinamash If Senate leaders refuse to vote on *any* nominee - can't be viewed as advice to nom diff person. Thus, Constitutional Q. -
@adamjepstein Still political Q. I think Senate should evaluate one by one, even though not constitutionally required to vote in each case. -
@justinamash yes, required to "evaluate" one by one. Blanket refusal to give advice/consent on *any* nom = dereliction of Const. duty.
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@justinamash There is precedent--like 14 of them: http://bit.ly/1KP7L6i -
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@RRLove16@justinamash -rather, they have the duty to govern.Don't cast GOP obstruction as a virtue -
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@RRLove16@justinamash governance should be their first duty, but by all means let GOP show their obstructionism in an election year. -
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@RRLove16@justinamash --right, and War is Peace. I think I see your logic - 7 more replies
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@justinamash@redeye_joe With S.Res334 of 1960 a (D) majority Senate voted not to allow election year appointments. -
@LehmonBaxley@ProudPatriot@justinamash@redeye_joe A Senate resolution is not a law. Not legally binding. DEMS will ignore it.
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@justinamash Nice try. If a GOP wins in Nov. but Dems take Senate, they can stall on confirmation, and all bills, using this logic?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@justinamash@adamjepstein the senate should do its job. It's a constitutional question.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@justinamash The senate should do what the constitution says it should do.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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