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Re: Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

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Of course a president should not appoint a judge on the last few months of his term, should he?

He absolutely should it is his job.

I believe the parent comment was mocking the exact stance that Republicans took four years ago, and the fact that they will very certainly not take that stance this time.

Re: Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

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Sad day, she was a champion of the people - a fighter for both women's rights and civil rights. Her iconic status was earned. Would recommend the 2018 documentary "RBG" for anyone interested in her life and career.

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

He absolutely should it is his job.

Do you recall when the republican party blocked Obama's ability to appoint in the run-up to the last election? (parent commenter is referencing this)

Biden Rule!

Re: Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

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Of course a president should not appoint a judge on the last few months of his term, should he?

He absolutely should it is his job.

Since you clearly don’t get the context, the Republicans made this a giant issue when Obama had an open Supreme Court seat towards the end of his term. Let’s call a spade a spade: the republicans have no regard for the constitution or laws of the land if they benefit from ignoring it. They will now ignore the precedent they set and place a new Supreme Court justice.
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