02-18-2016, 06:05 AM
Perhaps I'm in garvin's target demo of "left of center", but I've found following this thread to be informative, entertaining, and generally pretty civil, especially when I compare it to some of the discussion that's broken out amongst friends and relatives on Facebook. Sure, there's the odd turd thrown out there, but in general I think people have been respectful and genuinely engaged. And I appreciate the perspectives presented on both sides.
The story on NPR, my primary source of news and editorial outside of the CardBoard, indicated that several GoP senators have walked back their pronouncements in the past few days, realizing how little there is to gain to appear obstructionist. I haven't heard a single Dem claim that Obama's nominee should be confirmed out of hand, only that there be a genuine process to evaluate his nominee and to consider the fact that Obama was re-elected with a 5M vote majority as an indication of the people having spoken on his judicial nominees, policies and leadership.
Anyway, thanks to the policy and history wonks on this board for enlightening me.
The story on NPR, my primary source of news and editorial outside of the CardBoard, indicated that several GoP senators have walked back their pronouncements in the past few days, realizing how little there is to gain to appear obstructionist. I haven't heard a single Dem claim that Obama's nominee should be confirmed out of hand, only that there be a genuine process to evaluate his nominee and to consider the fact that Obama was re-elected with a 5M vote majority as an indication of the people having spoken on his judicial nominees, policies and leadership.
Anyway, thanks to the policy and history wonks on this board for enlightening me.