Do people actually think that an important aspect of a SC pick is an easy confirmation hearing?

[tmyers09]

Am I getting that right here? It's not who is best qualified for the position, it's not who will best stand up for ideals, it's somebody who will have an easy confirmation hearing? Because it will cause the least amount of unrest before November? You have to be f'n kidding me people. Do you actually think any nominee will have an easy time with this sad-sack Senate we have? Why would we not want the pick to be somebody we think will do the best job? It could take months, but as long as the best person got through, the length of time won't mean jack shit! If they're merely afraid of backlash, they should know by now, that there will be backlash no matter what you do! Don't avoid a fight just because it's an election year, stand up for what is right and you will be rewarded.

Let me repeat: No confirmation hearings will be easy. Any nominee will have a hard time. Pick the best person, don't pick because of any possible expedience.

[provis99]

1. its that weak-spined Democrat tendency to try and please Republicans.

it exists in the party leadership, it exists on DU.

[tmyers09]

2. You think that after rthe health care battle, they'd get a clue.

The Republicans will never be pleased, unless you do everything they want, and nothing you want. By then, what is even the point of doing anything?

[sandnsea]

3. Easy, no; 60 votes, yes n/t

[Cronus Protagonist]

5. 51 votes

Let them filibuster.

[sandnsea]

6. Then it'll never get to 51

And don't start with ending the 60 vote rule, that is just beyond stupid. They were able to save ANWR, get changes to the second Patriot Act, and block some pretty heinous judges. There was undoubtedly more, I just don't remember the rest. I hope he chooses someone like Sullivan or Wood, but he does have to choose someone who will get the votes in the end.

[Cronus Protagonist]

4. The best person being the most liberal

It's not about keeping the court with the same "balance", but FIXING the balance. We need a liberal SCOTUS appointee only.

[Lasher]

7. That's right, nominate a liberal only.

An empty seat is better than another Scalia or even a moderate.