Ted Cruz please

[Vaquero]

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/03/27/politics/supreme-court-prepares-for-right-turn/index.html

 

[robertc1024]

That’d work for me.


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[vmax]

Cruz first pick
then him

 

[Davetex]

Yep, I'll go along with that.

 

[Renegade]

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Please no, he has gone full retard under Trump.

 

[easy rider]

I think I might like Napolitano better than Cruz.

 

[diesel1959]

No, Cruz--like him or not--is the more faithful student & steward of our all-important Constitution.

 

[vmax]

Cruz is younger, I think which could give him 30 plus years on the bench

 

[diesel1959]

Cruz is younger, I think which could give him 30 plus years on the bench

And THAT is a very good point.

 

[Dash Riprock]

Cruz would make an outstanding justice. I think that's exactly where he would best serve the country.

We desperately need for Trump get at least two more of his picks on the court. I no longer trust Roberts and I don't think Thomas will cling on as long at Kennedy and Ginsburg have.

 

[Dash Riprock]

So hypothetically speaking, what would happen if Kennedy retired this summer and Trump appointed Cruz? Would he have to resign his Senate seat before going through the confirmation process? It would be a knock-down drag out the likes of which we've never seen, and we've seen some doozies. It's very possible he wouldn't be confirmed, what then? Would the GOP get to name a replacement senate candidate? How would that impact the election - could a D slip in in the midst of all the confusion and changes? As much as I'd love for Cruz to be on the Supreme Court I'd hate to lose that Senate seat.

 

[Big Green]

Trey Gowdy after Cruz?

I'd also like to see him nominate Ann Coulter. The talking heads would explode at the mere mention of her. Her confirmation hearing would be epic!

I would also like to watch a confirmation hearing for Ben Shapiro. How many Dem's questions and personal smears could he answer with "facts don't care about your feelings?"

 

[AustinN4]

Trey Gowdy after Cruz?

Trey Gowdy is a total lightweight compared to Cruz. All bluster and no bite. No thanks. Please he has really really bad hair.

 

[TheEnglishman]

Could you imagine how many heads would explode if both Ted Cruz and Mike Lee were chosen to serve as Supreme Court Justices

 

[Moonpie]

I nominate Hoji!

 

[Dash Riprock]

Trey Gowdy is a total lightweight compared to Cruz. All bluster and no bite. No thanks. Please he has really really bad hair.

I tend to agree with this. Gowdy talks a good game but seems to never follow through.

 

[TheMailMan]

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/19/us/politics/donald-trump-supreme-court-nominees.html

There's the list.

 

[TheDan]

could a D slip in in the midst of all the confusion and changes? As much as I'd love for Cruz to be on the Supreme Court I'd hate to lose that Senate seat.

Having a constitutionally conservative Supreme Court is more important than a senate seat.

 

[AustinN4]

Having a constitutionally conservative Supreme Court is more important than a senate seat.

Very, very, much more important.

 

[diesel1959]

So hypothetically speaking, what would happen if Kennedy retired this summer and Trump appointed Cruz? Would he have to resign his Senate seat before going through the confirmation process? It would be a knock-down drag out the likes of which we've never seen, and we've seen some doozies. It's very possible he wouldn't be confirmed, what then? Would the GOP get to name a replacement senate candidate? How would that impact the election - could a D slip in in the midst of all the confusion and changes? As much as I'd love for Cruz to be on the Supreme Court I'd hate to lose that Senate seat.

Cruz would be required to step down from the Senate prior to going through the Senate confirmation process. It would be a doozie, that's for sure. As far as a replacement in the Senate, that would be an issue for the State of Texas to deal with, NOT the GOP. The 17th Amendment provides (in pertinent part):

"When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct."