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Old 02-14-2016, 02:27 PM
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You want the world to end, Obama should nominate none other than Ted Cruz. He has the education, experience, is Hispanic, young, energetic, etc. Both parties will go absolutely postal and the world will end.

Seriously though Obama should nominate Eric Holder, he will never get voted but will wear the GOP Senators down to the extent that there will be no fight left in them.
And tell Cruz;

"I thought you might need the job after you lose the election to a Democrat."
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Old 02-14-2016, 02:58 PM
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If this missive from the camp of the enemy is correct then Obama could appoint someone right now:

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...ed-scalia.html

Do it Barry ....go nuclear!
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Old 02-14-2016, 03:12 PM
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If this missive from the camp of the enemy is correct then Obama could appoint someone right now:

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...ed-scalia.html

Do it Barry ....go nuclear!
He doesn't have a hair on his ass if he doesn't.
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Old 02-14-2016, 03:12 PM
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If this missive from the camp of the enemy is correct then Obama could appoint someone right now:

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...ed-scalia.html

Do it Barry ....go nuclear!
That would be awesome. I checked the Senate's webpage and the next session doesn't start until Feb 22. Do it, Barry!!!
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Old 02-14-2016, 03:15 PM
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That would be awesome. I checked the Senate's webpage and the next session doesn't start until Feb 22. Do it, Barry!!!

McConnell has come out saying no under any circumstances...
Obama would be justified.
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Old 02-14-2016, 03:16 PM
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Somebody should start a petition at WhiteHouse.gov. Do it, Mr. President!
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Old 02-14-2016, 03:19 PM
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McConnell has come out saying no under any circumstances...
Obama would be justified.
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Somebody should start a petition at WhiteHouse.gov. Do it, Mr. President!
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That would be awesome. I checked the Senate's webpage and the next session doesn't start until Feb 22. Do it, Barry!!!
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What are you waiting for Mr Obama?

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Old 02-14-2016, 03:47 PM
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https://petitions.whitehouse.gov//pe...time-sensitive

FWIW... Pass it along.
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Somebody should start a petition at WhiteHouse.gov. Do it, Mr. President!
He won't.

He's too much of a wuss.
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Old 02-14-2016, 04:06 PM
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I read somewhere that Brennan was appointed by Ike during a recess. There's a precedent.
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