Trump doesn't intend to read Supreme Court pick's academic writing but wants to know it exists:...

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




Trump doesn't intend to read Supreme Court pick's academic writing but wants to know it exists: report

BY EMILY BIRNBAUM - 07/01/18 02:19 PM EDT

As President Trump searches for his nominee to the Supreme Court, he has told advisers he is looking for someone with a demonstrable history of academic writing — though he doesn't intend to read the writing himself, according to a Washington Post report.

Trump is searching for a nominee that is highly qualified, “not weak” and who will interpret the Constitution according to its original authors, an adviser to the president told the Post.

Trump is looking for a replacement for Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his July 31 retirement earlier this week. Though he originally said he will select his nominee from a list of 25 candidates released in November, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said on Sunday he has added five new candidates to this list.

Trump said he will make his announcement on July 9.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/395083-trump-doesnt-intend-to-read-supreme-court-nominees-academic

[elleng]

1. 'will interpret the Constitution according to its original authors,'

[EarthFirst]

6. He's never read that; either... nt

[bitterross]

2. No, shit. As if he'd understand anything they wrote anyway.

He's going to listen to Pence and McConnell on who to appoint. The person will be a deplorable.

[forgotmylogin]

7. They could just produce a stack of blank file folders and that'd do.

"I promise I've read every word of this..." --DJT, probably

"We've got a box of 200 manila folders, two boxes of blank copy paper, and one document clip, let's make it look good!" -- THE OFFICE of the PRESIDENT ELECT New York, New york Interns, probably.

They grabbed it while they were having the sign made. Seriously, who makes a podium sign for themselves when they are the "President Elect"?

[left-of-center2012]

3. Maybe if it was in comic book form?

We know he can't even read a teleprompter.

Remembering a video of Trump saying
"the military is fighting for our furniture --- and future."

[3catwoman3]

4. Of course he won't read it.

Waaaaaaaay beyond his pathetically limited comprehension level. And no pictures or pop-ups.

[Judi Lynn]

8. +1. n/t

[iwillalwayswonderwhy]

5. Does that mean before amendments? Nt

[Totally Tunsie]

9. Moron doesn't even know HOW to read. n/t

[joshdawg]

10. fox and friends will tell him who to pick.