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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSenators representing less than half the U.S. are about to confirm a nominee opposed by most America
There have been five presidents who assumed the office after having lost the popular vote. Between them, they nominated 12 justices who ended up serving on the Supreme Court. On Saturday, with President Trumps nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh poised to pass the Senate, the number will climb to 13.
Kavanaugh, though, has a distinct honor: He will be the first justice nominated by someone who lost the popular vote to earn his seat on the bench with support from senators representing less than half of the country while having his nomination opposed by a majority of the country.
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Kavanaughs confirmation will come with support from senators representing only 44.2 percent of country.
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He will join three other justices who, like him, were appointed by presidents who lost the popular vote.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politics/2018/10/06/senators-representing-less-than-half-us-are-about-confirm-nominee-opposed-by-most-americans/
SunSeeker
(51,726 posts)The founding fathers only cared about white men who were landowners. Hence the rigged system for the Senate and the electoral college. They did not want us rabble to vote. That is why what the Democratic Party represents is so revolutionary.
BigmanPigman
(51,632 posts)The Founding Fathers are spinning in their graves. A few super rich, white, older men now rule the entire population like fascists and oligarchs.
ismnotwasm
(42,014 posts)So many no longer post here. I believe they would have some valuable insight into this situation.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)Since there are 40+ more Republicans than Democrats there.
world wide wally
(21,755 posts)Sorry, but that is the long and short of it.
Get off your lazy asses and fucking vote!
You have to live here too.