Only the Senate has to approve a SCOTUS appointment, so this fall's election just got more important. If the Democrats can tilt the balance in the Senate, we can get another progressive on the bench. But we'd need a filibuster-proof majority.

Oh, wait, I'm wrong. Because the Senate will be in recess, and the incoming Senators won't show up until the inauguration. Feh.

I'll probably rot in hell, for my first thought being that Cheney must have shot him in the face, since Scalia was at on a hunting retreat at the time of his death.

Paul had the same thought.

However if they do, Obama can make an interim appointment without Congressional consent, which is good for 2 years or until the next President comes in.

Oh! I didn't know this. Interesting. With Obama's current attitude he might just do that.

there is already a twitter thread on Hillary nominating Obama. Also? Cruz has come out against any nominations until after the election.

This is nothing in comparison to my head cannon about Bowie and Rickman (and maybe David Hartwell too) giving Scalia the side-eye in the afterlife right now.

I love the idea of Hillary appointing Obama. He'd make a kickass justice, although I suspect he'd want a vacation, first.

I'll probably rot in hell, for my first thought being that Cheney must have shot him in the face, since Scalia was at on a hunting retreat at the time of his death.

Save me a spot because my first thought was, gay marriage killed him.

Thanks to Theo, I have successfully showered Valerie and Stitch! sj and Emily and do you people know Sandra? were all there and it was good times.

It was so good to finally meet you in person! It was a fun shower, and ltc really enjoyed all the wonderful people playing with her.

You, too!

ltc really is the best, you guys.

So jealous. I hope there were lots of pictures.

ltc really is the best, you guys.

Thank you!

So jealous. I hope there were lots of pictures.

We forgot again. I've got a couple of ltc with vw.