Democrats Target Supreme Court Justice As Trump Readies To Return To Oval Office

They are getting desperate…

According to Politico, Democrats are reportedly discussing whether to call on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to immediately resign.

The Roberts Court, April 23, 2021 Seated from left to right: Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor Standing from left to right: Justices Brett M. Kavanaugh, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett. Photograph by Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States

The concerns stem from the possibility of Trump filling her seat if it becomes vacant during his presidency. However, with Trump taking office in two months, proponents of a replacement have a short window to act.

“She can sort of resign conditionally on someone being appointed to replace her,” a Democratic senator told Politico Playbook. “But she can’t resign conditioned on a specific person. What happens if she resigns and the nominee to replace her isn’t confirmed, and the next president fills the vacancy?”

The Democrat also told the outlet that there remain two top concerns about the idea: confirming a new justice under Congress’ already packed schedule and whether any members would be willing to go on the record against Sotomayor.

Those discussing a potential replacement for Sotomayor are already eyeing D.C. Circuit Judge J. Michelle Childs, who was appointed by former President Obama in 2009.

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Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA.

However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news.
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3 Comments
    Joy

    Democrats are really desperate. They use to hide their crazy, evil ways. Now they broadcast it! They are truly scary

    David Martin Barron

    why can’t Democrats just behave themselves after the huge loss. The voting public has now stated at the Ballot Box they do not think the Democrats were doing a satisfactory job running the nation.

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