Hypocrisy on Steroids – Mitch McConnell, the GOP and Merrick Garland

McConnell after January 6th:

McConnell on March 6th, 2024 – A great example of hypocrisy and Situational Ethics

McConnell (and sadly, Manchin and Sinema) are pro-filibuster. Mitch In 2005?)

Barrett ads tied to interest groups funded by unnamed donors

$80 million dark money group tied to Trump Supreme Court advisor, Leonard Leo

2016:

If Clinton Wins, Republicans Suggest Shrinking Size of Supreme Court

Cornyn Op-Ed: Public Should Have Voice in Picking Next Supreme Court Justice

‘At this critical junction in our history, the American people should have the opportunity for their voice to be heard. Senate Republicans are committed to making sure that they do.’

AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)

States’ Supreme Courts

This is awesome!

Lindsey Graham

Hypocrisy 101

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist pioneer and progressive icon, dies at 87

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87

2016:

2020:

Toobin: McConnell engaging in ‘greatest act of hypocrisy in American political history’ with Ginsburg replacement vote

McConnell: I will fill Ginsburg’s seat with Trump’s nominee. Schumer says don’t dare.

Donald Trump has done less to destroy democratic norms than Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell’s democracy-crushing smirk is why just getting rid of Trump isn’t enough | Will Bunch

The tortured logic from right-wing media about replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Where was this concern four years ago Senator Cruz?

Then and now: What McConnell and others said about Merrick Garland in 2016 vs. after Ginsburg’s death

This is going to get ugly! McConnell and GOP created this ugliness four years ago! Will GOP Senators display character and do the right thing?

Live Updates: A Tip Sheet to the Senate Fight Over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Seat

“And of that group, this is a Gang of 7 to keep a special eye on in the coming days (more on them below):

“Senator Susan Collins of Maine – No Vote (For now)

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – No Vote (For now)

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she wouldn’t vote to confirm a Supreme Court Justice until after the election

Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado – ?

Senator Mitt Romney of Utah – ?

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina – YES vote

Lindsey Graham Backpedals After Saying ‘Use My Words Against Me’ on Supreme Court Vacancies

Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee – YES Vote

Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa” – ?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Coming Political Crisis

What we know about a possible Senate vote to replace Justice Ginsburg

Sadly, for most, no