Would Cruz need to give up his senate seat? I know, I know, it’s customary for an appointee to give up their previous position, but…
The reason I mentioned the filibuster is because Der Trihs was suggesting that Trump could simply appoint him without waiting for a vacancy. THAT would require a change in federal law, which can be filibustered.
U.S. Const. Art 1, section 6
…no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.”
Moderating:
And that’s been hashed out enough in a thread not about filibustering or appointment of a 10th justice. Let’s get back to the discussion posed in the OP, please.
If I were a Senator, and taking it for granted I would hate Ted Cruz, I would cheerfully vote against him and then remind him about it at every opportunity. “Getting rid of him” is hardly worth putting him in a lifetime position of even greater power.
As for what Trump said, I’m at a loss as to why anyone would expect that he would actually do anything that he said he would do.
Which explains why the word “IF” is in the title, and is explained in the OP.
That was my thought. As much as I hate Ted Cruz, I’d rather have him on the SCOTUS than Aileen “Loose” Cannon.
When has that been an issue with this administration? Just a quick look at the Cabinet tells the story.
The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett when Trump nominated them. I see no reason why they wouldn’t confirm Ted Cruz.
Unless it’s next year and the Democrats win a majority. Then they’ll probably seek payback for the Merrick Garland block.
Assuming it’s to replace Alito or Thomas I’m not sure you can actually get any worse.
I think Gorsuch was a decent choice- a true conservative, instead of just being a “hit man” for Roe.
But no, no revenge- the best revenge is living well and putting a couple of solid somewhat liberals on the court.
I wonder how many times Trump would loudly proclaim that he’s just now put a female majority on the Supreme Court?
Clarence Thomas is 77. Samuel Alito is 75. Ted Cruz is 55. Aileen Cannon is 44.