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In reply to the discussion: Obama Drops Judicial Nominee Who Touted ‘Conservative Christian Values’ [View all]Cha
(297,322 posts)42. I'll tell you what he was "thinking".. he didn't want Boggs.. he was slipped in as part of a gop
deal on "blue slips"
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Its important to note that the president didnt really want to nominate Boggs, so this isnt exactly an example of Senate Democrats betraying the White House. Boggs was included as part of a compromise reached with Republican senators from Georgia, as part of a deal on blue slips (for more on what a blue slip is, see our coverage from March).
But Democrats in the upper chamber werent part of that agreement and were under no obligations to honor it.
MOre facts..
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/senate-dems-derail-boggs-nomination
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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