Should a 5–4 decision with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in the majority even count?
That’s not a question we ourselves would ask, but The Washington Free Beacon reports Wednesday that Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon broached the issue on the floor of the Senate during a lengthy speech about the Janus v. AFSCME case.
Dem Senator: ‘Should a 5-4 Decision With Gorsuch in the Majority Even Carry Weight in Our Society?’ https://t.co/yaCV4kwLIW
— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) November 2, 2017
Conor Beck reports:
… Merkley broke from his discussion of the case to question the legitimacy of Gorsuch’s placement on the Supreme Court.
“Now, should we put an asterisk by Neil Gorsuch’s name. Should even a 5-4 decision with Gorsuch in the majority even carry weight here in our society?” Merkley asked.
“Because this is the seat that for the first time in U.S. History was stolen from one president and delivered to another,” Merkley said, raising his voice.
Here’s video:
By the way, the answer is yes.
— Mujahed Kobbe (@Moj_kobe) November 2, 2017
— Chris Lloyd (@chrisrlloyd) November 2, 2017
Answer: yes. https://t.co/mQiY6jXh3g
— Charles Fain Lehman (@CharlesFLehman) November 2, 2017
Yes. Yes it should and yes it will. #Gorsuch #SCOTUS
— David G ?? (@david_g1517) November 2, 2017
Sort of like asking if the Electoral College should matter if a Democrat loses. Lame #DEMS never cease to amaze.
— David G ?? (@david_g1517) November 2, 2017
In which @SenJeffMerkley seeks to actively undermine the Supreme Court because he doesn't like one of the justices: https://t.co/3kxGReZsPE
— NormalizingNormality (@NewProtectorate) November 2, 2017
Ah yes, the party that respects the rule of law.. https://t.co/A8yizMfhUo
— James Hasson (@JamesHasson20) November 2, 2017
Get used to it. That will be the lib narrative for the rest of our lives.
— Baloney Cafe (@PaltryAndFowl) November 2, 2017
If we could apply the same standard to Roe, that'll be nice. https://t.co/Fnmix9b5gZ
— Leo Chisholm (@ImWithStupid18) November 2, 2017
You can't make this socialist crap up anymore…. https://t.co/rr8bWQQ0M6
— Amy 0311 Mom (@Amyloukingery) November 2, 2017
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Related:
Could nuclear hypocrite Sen. Jeff Merkley be a bigger drama queen? https://t.co/YPpWkUWssY
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 6, 2017
