BREAKING: Elena Kagan Confirmed By Senate - UPDATED
Elena Kagan has been confirmed by the Senate to become the newest Associate U.S. Supreme Court justice by a vote of 63-37. For the first time in history, three women will serve as Supreme Court justices at the same time.
As Senate confirmation battles go, this one was fairly low-key. Republicans spent a lot of time claiming she was anti-gun and pro-abortion, but with very little evidence to support their claims. The best they could do was to offer an argument about her lack of judicial experience -- an argument some Democrats also used against her.
The sole dissenting Democrat was Ben Nelson, who may call himself a Democrat, but never fails to bolster the Republican vote count. At the last minute, Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) announced his opposition to Kagan's nomination, resting on the "lack of experience" excuse, but really just buying some political cover back home.
More from the AP on Kagan here.
People For the American Way released this statement:
“Americans should be proud that Elena Kagan was confirmed to the Supreme Court today. She brings to the bench sterling credentials and a formidable intellect. Her commitment to the Constitution and equal justice under law will serve the Court well in the decades ahead
“During her hearings, Elena Kagan spoke powerfully about the Constitution as a timeless document, constructed by its framers to be interpreted over time in light of new situations and in new contexts. She articulated a view of the Constitution and the role of judges in sharp contrast to Chief Justice Roberts’ misleading analogy to an umpire calling balls and strikes. Solicitor General Kagan made clear that she has the intellectual fortitude and the command of the law to keep faith with our Constitution--its amendments, its history, and its core values like justice and equality under the law.
“Thanks to today’s vote, the Supreme Court will have three female Justices for the first time in our nation’s history. This is an historic step forward for all Americans, and an advancement of which every citizen should be proud.”
Update: Kagan will be sworn in at 2pm on Saturday at the Supreme Court.
I cuuld get used to this late afternoon good news, Karoli. The news from California yesterday and this post today. Hell of a wonderful way to bring a day to a close.
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It's definitely more fun to write this kind of post rather than the ones where heads are exploding everywhere. :)
just now?
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
Perhaps tomorrow it will be the Blago verdict.
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Or maybe tomorrow, Mr. Basil Marceaux Dot Com, will put out a new ad for his campaign in Tennessee.
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Will be declaring victory tonight. I know I will be joining the celebration on Gay St. How about you, my dear?
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
I'm too excited to talk about it. This day has just dragged by as I sit here in anticipation of the joy that is yet to come. Gosh I would love to be at the victory party which as I understand it will be held at the local Arby's.
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Prepare to Juniorize yourself with some Rocky toppings
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
I'm not familiar withe 430 S. Gay. What should I be looking for. Will there be valet service or should I park my bike at the stop sign?
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"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
The awning or the alley? I guess he could fit all the crowd under the awning but where will he put the open Bud Lite with Lime bar?
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worry about that.
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"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOlM1pPMNBc
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
Thank you for that link. I watched a bunch of his video ads and decided no comedy writer could write anything that would make me laugh that much.
See ya at the celebration party and I will say the pledge before I go and bring my gun that I don't have yet with me.
Have a nice day and have a nice day.
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Obama's getting them through as he should. SCOTUS is a stacked deck and we all know it. Perhaps we'll see a few impeached for political activism. Who would cry foul?!
Senator Ben Nelson is a total turd IMO!
some on the job training.
We have finally achieved the real " The Supremes", three ladies.
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Good news comes in threes....how's Cheney doing??
Tsk Tsk, no pie for you tonight.
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Still alive...the fuck.
But so far...homosexuals are on a roll! LOL! Oooops, I did it again.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Darth Cheney...Didn't he actually die a few years back?
... or cry or gnash one's teeth when reich-wingers moan about liberal judges' supposed "judicial activism," when it's hard-core authoritarians and fascists such as Roberts, Alito and Scalia who continually cast aside settled case law and precedent to remold society to their own radical ideological world view and mind-set. They are the true "activists," to the detriment of fairness and justice everywhere.
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... with a reliable liberal vote. The four fascists, alas, will continue to vote against society's best interests for years to come.
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Maybe we need 11 justices. Constitution doesn't specify a number, does it?
The United States Constitution does not specify the size of the Supreme Court, but Article III authorizes the Congress to fix the number of justices.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of...
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Been a tough couple days for the rightwing nutjobs!
May it be just the beginning.
you can't have enough days for a rough nutjob.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Congratulations Justice Kagan!
Now that there are three women on the court maybe they can do something about those drab robes they all wear. Let's get some color and fashion on the court. I hear green is going to be all the rage in fall colors this year.
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A nice deep forest green. I like it. :)
How about something REALLY American.
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"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
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"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
"there are not just images of scantily clad women
Oh geeeeez...these people live in a time warp. "Scantily clad women"? What? You can see their hoops and garters?
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
it ain't your Catalogue undies stuff.
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
I enjoyed the AFR website...If you really really really really want to see the pictues...click here! LOLOL!
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Hahahahahha LOLOLOLOLOL
That is some funny stuff!!!
I rushed right over to Sears and bought some fresh "art" pieces!
that's the beginning of the end.
The end takes longer.
that's kind of scary. :)
Next spring pastels would be good especially for Judge Scalia and Thomas. None of this matchy matchy stuff either. I suggest cotton candy pink for Scalia and minty green for Thomas.
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thing.
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"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
I was about to go with coke can red for Thomas but it might be so bright it would wake him from his slumber.
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Well who knew? I already started a trend. Those devils will be hearing from me for not giving me a fashion credit.
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Pasties and thongs, but I'm not sure what would be appropriate for the women.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Appointing additional justices is probably the best argument for keeping him in there. Isn't Scalia getting old yet? Maybe he should go hunting more often with Cheney.
Great news.
I do have one question: What the fuck is wrong with Ben Nelson?
Did he offer a reason for voting against Kagan?
Did he offer a reason for voting against Kagan?
You mean besides being a crotchety old bastard still living in the 1900s? No, I don't think so.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Earlier in the week he said he was hearing from the people in his state that Kagan didn't have enough judicial experience. Translated that means he's too chicken shit to vote for her.
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Did you use your "GOP Gobbledygook Translator" to figure that out? If so, it's time for Old Ben to switch parties.
The first time I tried to translate it, it read, Drink more Ovaltine.
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organizing cells.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvKlqMjfk1Y
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
Translated that means he's too chicken shit to
vote for herto try and educate the people of his state."Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
Nebraska voters had "concerns" that he didn't have the time to research. ::eyeroll::
Time will tell most things.
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I've always said...if things don't change...they'll probably stay the same.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WupgSwWAL9U
"I mean Romney is the most conservative on illegal immigration and I don't think Ronald Reagan could get elected in California today."
Ann "Clipped" Coulter
"“Americans should be proud that Elena Kagan was confirmed to the Supreme Court today. She brings to the bench sterling credentials and a formidable intellect. Her commitment to the Constitution and equal justice under law will serve the Court well in the decades ahead"
NO NO NO. This is the woman who failed to properly represent the gov't, i.e. the people, in the case of u.s. vs. citizens united. Why don't you guys think its wrong that she couldn't put a case together that correctly stood up against continued corporate power? Even double talk Obama said citizens united was a bad deal. So he appoints the person who screwed that case up to be a supreme court justice? Sounds like a reward for her NOT fighting for the american people and rolling over in court to give corporations more power. Remember, corporations are now first class citizens; human beings are second class.
Your batter is on the Team Supreme!
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