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In reply to the discussion: Obama Drops Judicial Nominee Who Touted ‘Conservative Christian Values’ [View all]Hawaii Hiker
(3,166 posts)13. This is good news
Especially since the GOPshit takes over the senate now, Boggs would get confirmed easily if re-nominated..
The 113th Congress was excellent for judicial confirmations, well over 100 confirmed incl some good Circuit nominees like Nina Pillard (DC Circuit) Michelle Friedland (9th Circuit), David Barron (1st Circuit), & Pamela Harris (4th Circuit)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_judges_appointed_by_Barack_Obama
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Obama Drops Judicial Nominee Who Touted ‘Conservative Christian Values’ [View all]
n2doc
Dec 2014
OP
It should not have been on the table. But you know who IS just like the Reupblicans? The folks who
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#6
Exactly, BRDS.. I was hoping this would be explained to the civics' challenged.. to the ones who
Cha
Dec 2014
#40
Yes that's the argument that authoritarians like to use. "Our leader is smarter than we are,
rhett o rick
Dec 2014
#38
It's clear you and so many on this thread don't understand what went on.. but, why bother? Who
Cha
Dec 2014
#41
I'll tell you what he was "thinking".. he didn't want Boggs.. he was slipped in as part of a gop
Cha
Dec 2014
#42
or hand them, a President, a sack of cash and they will do what you pay them to do!
ChosenUnWisely
Jan 2015
#48
Yes, Obama was re-elected in 2012. Oh Boggs? No, he was a STATE representative, now a George judge
George II
Dec 2014
#15
so his sphere of influence is somewhat limited. still does not make me feel good that he has
niyad
Dec 2014
#27
It is impossible to practice conservative values and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ
nakocal
Dec 2014
#46
This will create some good will with Georgia Dem Reps who opposed the appointment in the first place
Teamster Jeff
Jan 2015
#52