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So the senate didn't give their consent, as is their right. But you think the reasoning (or, lets face it, excuse) behind withholding that consent was somehow u

• jfengel 5y ago
  It's not unconstitional. But neither is the proposal here. That's the problem: the rules allow a lot of things that are considered unfair and un-collegial. If that's successful, then eventually the tactics will be considered by the other side. It's a political judgment call of whether it will be a net benefit to them. (My guess is that they'll conclude that packing the court is not but term limits for future nominations are.) But it will undoubtedly be constitutional -- and pushed as far as they think it can be.
  • MikeUt 5y ago
    That's true, but the statement I was addressing was wether the party controlling the senate will grant the president his constitutional right to appoint a judge Not granting someone their constitutional right can only be interpreted as claiming that doing so is unconstitutional.