THE HORRIFIC IMPLICATIONS OF REFUSING TO MEET AND EVALUATE THE PRESIDENTS NOMINEE FOR THE U.S. SUPREME COURT. PART 2 of 4.

 

(THIS IS PART 2 IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES I WROTE CONCERNING

THE CONTROVERSY CREATED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTIES 

TREATMENT OF MERRICK GARLAND, BARACK OBAMAS CHOICE 

TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.)

WHAT DID WE END UP WITH? 

THE DEMOCRATS GIVING UP WITHOUT A FIGHT, AND DONALD TRUMP FILLING 2 SEATS 

ON THE SUPREME COURT.

REMEMBER THAT...

WITH PRESIDENT OBAMAS SELECTION OF CHIEF JUDGE MERRICK GARLAND, A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND VERY CAPABLE CANDIDATE WHO CANNOT REASONABLY BE CONSIDERED TO FALL AT EITHER END OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM, THE CLOCK IS NOW TICKING FOR THE U.S. SENATE TO NOW FOLLOW ITS OATH OF OFFICE TO "SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION."

CONSIDER THE IMPLICATIONS IF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY STILL REFUSES TO HONOR THEIR DUTY TO THE PEOPLE OF THE U.S.

#1-  IF THIS IS ALLOWED TO STAND, IS THE DOCUMENT NOW A "PICK AND CHOOSE" PIECE OF PAPER, THAT PERMITS A "FOLLOWING ITS DIRECTIONS IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT" MENTALITY, WHERE OBEYING THE GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS WRITTEN INTO THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT ARE NO LONGER COMPULSORY?

IN OTHER WORDS-  THESE DIRECTIVES ARE NO LONGER UNIVERSAL, EQUALLY APPLIED TO EVERYONE IN EVERY CASE.  THEY NOW BECOME CONTINGENT UPON THE PERSONAL WHIMS, PREJUDICES, AND SELF-INTERESTS OF ANY POLITICIAN OR ELECTED OFFICIAL.

ONE OF THE STRENGTHS, AND ENDURING LEGACIES OF THE CONSTITUTION IS ITS SYSTEM OF "CHECKS AND BALANCES."  NONE OF THE THREE PARTS OF GOVERNMENT:

EXECUTIVE.

LEGISLATIVE.

JUDICIAL.

...WOULD HAVE UNCHALLENGED AUTHORITY OVER ANY PART OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM. HOWEVER, BY DISREGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY LEADERSHIP IS DESTROYING THE VERY FABRIC OF OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. THEY WILL HAVE USURPED THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT, BY REFUSING TO MEET AND CONSIDER HIS NOMINEE.

If this sounds good to you, RESEARCH THE WORD "OLIGARCHY", AND GET 

USE TO IT.

SEE PART 3.

THE HORRIFIC IMPLICATIONS OF REFUSING TO MEET AND EVALUATE THE PRESIDENTS NOMINEE FOR THE U.S. SUPREME COURT. PART 1 of 4.

(THIS IS PART 1 IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES I WROTE CONCERNING THE CONTROVERSY CREATED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTIES TREATMENT OF MERRICK GARLAND, BARACK OBAMAS CHOICE TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.)

WHAT DID WE END UP WITH? 

THE DEMOCRATS GIVING UP WITHOUT A FIGHT, AND DONALD TRUMP FILLING 2 SEATS 
ON THE SUPREME COURT.

REMEMBER THAT...

If there is one thing that is even Scarier than the U.S. SENATES LEADERSHIP REFUSING TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENTS NOMINEE, AND NOT EVEN DISCUSSING IT IN COMMITTEE, IS THE POWER THAT IS BEING HANDED TO ONE OR TWO POWER HUNGRY POLITICIANS.

CONSIDER THIS.

NOT ONLY IS THE PRESIDENTS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION AND DUTY TO SELECT AND NOMINATE A SUCCESSOR TO THE COURT BEING IGNORED, BUT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WANTS THE FUTURE OF OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO BE PLACED IN THE HANDS OF 1-2 SENATORS. 

THE SENATE LEADERSHIP WAS ELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR HOME STATES. HOWEVER, THIS POLICY ALLOWS THEM TO IGNORE THOSE REPRESENTING THE OTHER 48 STATES, BY DENYING SENATORS FROM BOTH PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EVALUATE AND VOTE ON THE SELECTED PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE.  THE ONLY OPINION THEY CARE ABOUT, AND WILL ACT ON, IS THEIR OWN. 

ANY SENATOR THAT ALLOWS THIS TO GO UNCHALLENGED, HAS BETRAYED THEIR CONSTITUENTS IN FAVOR OF A DICTATORIAL POLICY THAT GRANTS OTHER STATES A POWER THEY HAVE NOT EARNED, AND DO NOT DESERVE. (THROUGH THE ELECTORAL PROCESS). 

THIS IS A CLEAR ABUSE OF POWER, AND AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTEMPT TO BYPASS THE ROLE OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

SEE PART 2.

Riding the storm out...JENNIFER BOYSKO, Chair of Run Everywhere.

David,

Let’s be honest: These days, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the negative headlines.

When he isn’t attacking the media for reporting his many failures, the worst U.S. president in history repeatedly blames Democrats for them.

It’s important to remind ourselves that the opposite is usually true. From affordable health care to renewable energy to LGBT rights, Democrats have led the way.

Democrats work together to bring positive changes to our communities.

Republicans control the White House, the Supreme Court, and Congress. And what do they have to show for it? A gigantic debt balloon and tax breaks for billionaires.

Meanwhile, Virginia infused the staid old House of Delegates with progressive blood and almost overnight brought affordable health care to 400,000 low income residents.

Bottom line— while Republicans OBstruct, Democrats CONstruct...helps us build a better Virginia.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity,

Jennifer Boysko

Finance Chair, Virginia Democratic House Caucus

Chair of Run Everywhere

Knock-knock. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

We are out every weekend listening to our neighbors, David. This is what we are hearing:

 

“I talked to a voter last weekend. She is working three jobs just to keep up with her health care costs. She told me no one had ever come to the door before to listen to what her family needed. She took a Ken Harbaugh flyer and said ‘I’ll see you in November.’” -- Tom, Lorain county

“I talked to a woman who was frustrated by our current representative. ‘Where is he?’ she asked. ‘Why isn’t HE out here listening to us?’ She thanked us for stopping by and promised to learn more about Ken Harbaugh.” -- Lauren, Stark county

 

 

“We talked to an undecided voter recently. After our conversation, he said because we knocked on his door and listened to what he had to say, he would help spread the word about Ken Harbaugh. Knocking on doors works.”-- Jared, Ashland county

 

 

When we show up where people live, they show up for us on Election Day.

But we are only just getting started. We need to talk to thousands of voters to see this thing through.

Help us write the next story from the doors.

In service,

Sara Haas

Field Organizer