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HereForTheParty

(287 posts) Tue Dec 24, 2024, 02:12 PM Tuesday

Biden appointing Garland was payback for his being denied SCOTUS [View all]

This was a "gotcha" appointment. Garland wouldn't have been given a moment's consideration if it weren't for Turtle's SCOTUS games.

AG is just too damn crucial for this, particularly in these times.

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Biden appointing Garland was payback for his being denied SCOTUS [View all] HereForTheParty Tuesday OP

And Garland was nominated for SCOTUS as someone Mitch McConnell would accept. CincyDem Tuesday #1

Not a good basis for choosing someone for such an important position. Especially in the aftermath of J6. Crunchy Frog Tuesday #2

he was better than Eric Holder bigtree Tuesday #3

Yes, this is the apparent implication of what Bob Woodward writes Mike 03 Tuesday #4

Unfortunately, Biden allowed his innate goodness to win over being prudent about picking an AG. Think. Again. Tuesday #5

Biden appoints Garland and Garland cuts Dem's throats. magicarpet Tuesday #6