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12. Yep - there are 47 federal judge slots open

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 09:55 AM

Nov 2024

The senate should absolutely confirm whoever they can rather than cede the slots to Trump.

But I’m not sure how much of even that is possible. Are all 51 current democrats anxious to shove things through at the last minute?

What if Manchin and/or Sinema is offered a job in the new administration?

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Way too risky FBaggins Nov 2024 #2

The reason why is even simpler Fiendish Thingy Nov 2024 #3

Exactly BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #5

Well... you can't "hold" a SCOTUS nominee FBaggins Nov 2024 #6

There is such a thing as BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #8

That was actually my original point FBaggins Nov 2024 #10

I also saw this article this morning BumRushDaShow Nov 2024 #11

Yep - there are 47 federal judge slots open FBaggins Nov 2024 #12

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