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Sarah Isgur

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@ABC News contributor, Advisory Opinions host, @SCOTUSblog editor, putting the R in @LRCkcrw, Texas expat, @Harvard_Law grad, cat/brisket mom.
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Sarah Isgur @whignewtons
Pre-order my book! "A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court." Fun for lawyers and non-lawyers alike, including John Jay's head injury, why the end of the filibuster is bad for the judiciary, and who is watching Slow Horses. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776620/l…
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Sarah Isgur @whignewtons
Speaking of historical precedents for dealing w judicial vacancies: Trump could also do a recess appointment to fill a vacated SCOTUS seat à la Bush in 2004.
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supreme.findlaw.com The Controversy Over President's Bush Use of a "Judicial Recess Appointment" - FindLaw Read Legal Commentary: The Controversy Over President's Bush Use of a "Judicial Recess Appointment" at FindLaw.com
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Sarah Isgur @whignewtons
I’m against this idea. My point is that everyone focused on Alito’s retirement is asking the wrong question of the wrong person. GOP senators would be idiots to do this (and I’m confident they wouldn’t) but there’s nothing constitutionally/legally preventing it.
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Alito won't retire in the lame duck and he doesn't need to. Trump can nominate someone to the Supreme Court and the senate can confirm without a vacancy. Then Trump can wait to sign the commission any time in the next two years. The question isn't Alito, its Cornyn/Tillis/Thune.
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Sarah Isgur @whignewtons
Alito won't retire in the lame duck and he doesn't need to. Trump can nominate someone to the Supreme Court and the senate can confirm without a vacancy. Then Trump can wait to sign the commission any time in the next two years. The question isn't Alito, its Cornyn/Tillis/Thune.