Surprising Fox News voices tell Tucker it may cause too much unrest if Trump replaces RBG: ‘We’re be

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Surprising Fox News voices tell Tucker it may cause too much unrest if Trump replaces RBG: ‘We’re being held hostage’
September 19, 2020 | Jon Dougherty

Fox News personalities offered differing opinions and reactions to the death of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday, with at least two of them surprisingly suggesting that it might be better for the country if her replacement was named after the election.

In a segment on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” in which the host noted that GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska have previously said they would not support voting for a new justice this close to an election or even during the “lame duck” period should President Donald Trump lose, Brit Hume — Fox News’ senior political analyst — was asked to comment.

Hume began by noting that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the panel where the eventual nominee will be vetted before he or she is advanced to the full Senate for a vote, said in 2018 he wouldn’t support advancing a replacement even during the primaries.

He then said that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) would support advancing a nominee even in an election year, under certain circumstances — such as if the Senate and the White House were both controlled by the same party, as they are now.

But, Hume warned, conditions in the country are extremely volatile at present, meaning that advancing a nominee now might trigger a cataclysm.

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[Slide Rule]

Things must be worse at Fox than I thought if Brit Hume advises against conservative principle.

I have long admired Hume. Sorry he is wimping out for fear of what a bully can do. He has worked
for a long time and can walk away if he wishes, or if Fox decides he should. In the meantime he
should stand like the patriot he has always been. If they asked him to leave he could give an
unvarnished spot on Soros.

Slide Rule

[DCPatriot]

I categorize Brit Hume as a "Never Trumper".

He doesn't want to be banned from the invitation list.

[Free Vulcan]

America is going to have this battle at some point regardless.

The Left is not going to compromise, therefore there is no reason to back down from them.

[massadvj]

I say put the nominee out there and hold senate hearings.  Let the Democrats do what they do best: impugn character, cry like stuck pigs, delay and distract, etc.  If the evil party wins back the presidency and senate after that, then the American people will have the government they deserve.

Very clearly, looking at what would happen if the Democrats win both the senate and presidency, this election is conservatism's last stand.  They have made the agenda for 2021 and beyond very clear: eliminate the filibuster, enact socialized medicine, accept statehood for Puerto Rico and DC, relax immigration enforcement, allow voting for anyone living or dead, raise taxes and spending.

The country will have one-party rule for at least a generation, and the economy will evolve into something like Greece, Venezuela or California.  I did not believe all the hyperbole about this being the most consequential election of my lifetime before this, but I do now.

[skeeter]

It's not 'surprising', sadly. FNC has been slowly morphing into just another legacy news media channel for awhile now.

[sneakypete]

I say put the nominee out there and hold senate hearings.  Let the Democrats do what they do best: impugn character, cry like stuck pigs, delay and distract, etc.  If the evil party wins back the presidency and senate after that, then the American people will have the government they deserve.

Very clearly, looking at what would happen if the Democrats win both the senate and presidency, this election is conservatism's last stand.  They have made the agenda for 2021 and beyond very clear: eliminate the filibuster, enact socialized medicine, accept statehood for Puerto Rico and DC, relax immigration enforcement, allow voting for anyone living or dead, raise taxes and spending.

The country will have one-party rule for at least a generation, and the economy will evolve into something like Greece, Venezuela or California.  I did not believe all the hyperbole about this being the most consequential election of my lifetime before this, but I do now.

@massadvj

 ,to every word you wrote.

[sneakypete]

It's not 'surprising', sadly. FNC has been slowly morphing into just another legacy news media channel for awhile now.

@skeeter

That's what you get when you get Corporate Rule.

The FACT that it is the political left promoting this just proves THEY are the fascists,not the Republicans.

[skeeter]

@skeeter

That's what you get when you get Corporate Rule.

The FACT that it is the political left promoting this just proves THEY are the fascists,not the Republicans.

Some liberal friends are mewling about republican 'hypocrisy' if Trump tries to push ahead with his nomination.

Their righteous indignation now over precedent is especially hilarious in view of rat behavior - Crossfire Hurricane, impeachment, Covid - these past few years. No sale, cupcakes.

[PeteS in CA]

First rule of dealing with bullies: Do NOT knuckle under to bullies!

[Wingnut]

America is going to have this battle at some point regardless.

The Left is not going to compromise, therefore there is no reason to back down from them.

That is how I feel also.  If not now...when?

[dfwgator]

America is going to have this battle at some point regardless.

The Left is not going to compromise, therefore there is no reason to back down from them.

This match will not be postponed.

Remember what Frederick the Great said: ''L 'audace, I'audace! Toujours I'audace!''

[Absalom]

This match will not be postponed.
Remember what Frederick the Great said: ''L 'audace, I'audace! Toujours I'audace!''

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Indeed, as Alexander's audacity was the anchor of his strategic vision.
It would change the dynamics of this electoral fight by riveting the
attention of those passive or uninterested in the election.

[Wingnut]

This match will not be postponed.

Remember what Frederick the Great said: ''L 'audace, I'audace! Toujours I'audace!''

Remember what my 2nd Cousin Billy Ray said; "Hold my beer and watch this"

[sneakypete]

Remember what my 2nd Cousin Billy Ray said; "Hold my beer and watch this"

@Wingnut

You misspelled "mah".

Wadda yew,sum kinda yankee?

[Wingnut]

@Wingnut

You misspelled "mah".

Wadda yew,sum kinda yankee?

 

 

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Things must be worse at Fox than I thought if Brit Hume advises against conservative principle.

I have long admired Hume. Sorry he is wimping out for fear of what a bully can do. He has worked
for a long time and can walk away if he wishes, or if Fox decides he should. In the meantime he
should stand like the patriot he has always been. If they asked him to leave he could give an
unvarnished spot on Soros.

Slide Rule

Once you give into bullies or negotiate with terrorists, you lost.

[bilo]

America is going to have this battle at some point regardless.

The Left is not going to compromise, therefore there is no reason to back down from them.

 

Never reward a spoiled child having a temper tantrum.

[bilo]

I say put the nominee out there and hold senate hearings.  Let the Democrats do what they do best: impugn character, cry like stuck pigs, delay and distract, etc.  If the evil party wins back the presidency and senate after that, then the American people will have the government they deserve.

Very clearly, looking at what would happen if the Democrats win both the senate and presidency, this election is conservatism's last stand.  They have made the agenda for 2021 and beyond very clear: eliminate the filibuster, enact socialized medicine, accept statehood for Puerto Rico and DC, relax immigration enforcement, allow voting for anyone living or dead, raise taxes and spending.

The country will have one-party rule for at least a generation, and the economy will evolve into something like Greece, Venezuela or California.  I did not believe all the hyperbole about this being the most consequential election of my lifetime before this, but I do now.

The Pubs are done if they don't stand together and confirm the nominee.

[sneakypete]

Once you give into bullies or negotiate with terrorists, you lost.

@IsailedawayfromFR

When you take the man's money,you haul the man's water.

[skeeter]

The Pubs are done if they don't stand together and confirm the nominee.

At least as far as Collins is concerned, her best chance for re-election lies in standing fore square behind the president's pick. The rats in Maine will vote against her no matter what she does - showing a spine might just get her more republican support.

[bilo]

At least as far as Collins is concerned, her best chance for re-election lies in standing fore square behind the president's pick. The rats in Maine will vote against her no matter what she does - showing a spine might just get her more republican support.

I agree.

The case is clear why confirming a nominee is the responsible thing. If for no other reason, the nominee needs to be confirmed so when the lawsuits start contesting the election there is at least a 5-4 vote. If the court votes 4-4 the country suffers.

Collins, Murkowski, Romney are the 3 Pubs I think will fail us. If one more doesn't stand with the party that's it for the Pub party and the Republic.

[Jazzhead]

I wonder if it would make sense to put forth a nominee,  but offer not to ask the Senate to confirm until after the election if Biden puts up a nominee too.    The trick may be get each to put up a nominee so folks can make a fair choice..   If Trump sticks his neck out and nominates someone,  the whole focus of the rest of the campaign becomes trashing that name.   Meanwhile the Dems sail because they offer just a  nameless alternative,  that everyone can project their wishes on.   

Get both Biden and Trump to name names,  I say.    Might be useful to know.   

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I wonder if it would make sense to put forth a nominee,  but offer not to ask the Senate to confirm until after the election if Biden puts up a nominee too.    The trick may be get each to put up a nominee so folks can make a fair choice..   If Trump sticks his neck out and nominates someone,  the whole focus of the rest of the campaign becomes trashing that name.   Meanwhile the Dems sail because they offer just a  nameless alternative,  that everyone can project their wishes on.   

Get both Biden and Trump to name names,  I say.    Might be useful to know.

There is nothing constitutional about what you propose.

Only Trump has the authority from that document to nominate someone for the Supreme Court, and any other action like trying to control the Senate by delay or inviting a nomination from someone not the President is like Ruthies request on her deathbed to stay the Constitution from actions it permits to happen.  These are dangerous, out of touch actions which subvert the document we have that runs this country.

We are not in fairy land making 'wishes'.  We elected representatives to perform their duties, not abandon them.

[jafo2010]

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.  WE HAVE A REPUBLICAN POTUS AND SENATE.  THEY ARE WELL WITHIN THEIR RIGHTS TO REPLACE GINSBERG, AND ANY REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT UP FOR RE-ELECTION THAT FAILS TO SUPPORT THE NOMINEE WILL LOSE THEIR ELECTION IN NOVEMBER.  COUNT ON IT!!!