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no_hypocrisy

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30. The ABA should go ahead and still publish their ratings on judicial nominees.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2025, 06:10 AM

May 2025

They may not be taken into consideration as vetting and rating, but the public will know what qualifications (or lack thereof) they bring with them.

And make sure that all members of the Senate are given copies of the ABA's ratings when it's time to vote.

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Bondi Eliminates ABA's Role in Vetting Trump Judicial Picks [View all] LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 OP

Sorry asshole, but your god emperor king man baby is, as you say, NOT ABOVE THE LAW! Initech May 2025 #1

Yep. However, he effectively is when the law isn't enforced, as has been the problem for the last 5 months... Karasu May 2025 #4

i really do hate these people YoshidaYui May 2025 #14

It's insane that in one breath they say "NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!!!"... Initech May 2025 #15

Somebody's been huffin' SOMETHIN'!!!! BurnDoubt May 2025 #27

Administration comprised entirely of blatantly unqualified people continues to normalize appointing unqualified people. Karasu May 2025 #2

Well she can't prevent the ABA from publishing their opinions on every judicial pick FakeNoose May 2025 #3

This move will stop these nominees from cooperating with the ABA LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #6

Just assume ALL are unqualified. Buddyzbuddy May 2025 #5

Another lawsuit.... Lovie777 May 2025 #7

Based on what. onenote May 2025 #8

That's what happens when fascism takes over. SergeStorms May 2025 #9

Unfortunately, the ABA no longer functions as a fair arbiter of nominees' qualifications, patphil May 2025 #10

The ABA rated 10% of Trump's picks "Not Qualified" vs. 2% for Clinton, clear liberal gatekeeping! LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #11

I am amused that Bondi announced this change at the same time a true asshole is being nominated by trump LetMyPeopleVote May 2025 #12

When? liberalgunwilltravel May 2025 #13

She wants to make sure that will never happen DFW May 2025 #21

The fuhrer wants his henchmen in those judgeships Mysterian May 2025 #16

Gee, its like they KNOW their candidates Figarosmom May 2025 #17

LOL! well said! orleans May 2025 #19

That IS, ironically enough, DFW May 2025 #22

Well, that's that. No more merit-based judicial appointments. Martin68 May 2025 #18

Trump wants to appoint Otto as Justice Minister DFW May 2025 #20

They don't need to be vetted by the Bar Assoc. LudwigPastorius May 2025 #23

ONLY TRUMP WHORES NEED APPLY Skittles May 2025 #24

Now, Skittles - you don't really want to negatively associate... dchill May 2025 #26

to be honest Skittles May 2025 #29

Gee, Pam - do you want everybody to think you're a shitty person? dchill May 2025 #25

Kiss the Ring three times and you're in. BurnDoubt May 2025 #28

The ABA should go ahead and still publish their ratings on judicial nominees. no_hypocrisy May 2025 #30

The fascists ripping up the norms calling everyone and everything a left wing plot Mr. Sparkle May 2025 #31

"I AM THE LAW!" yells judge bondi nt Javaman May 2025 #32

No problem Blondi Aviation Pro May 2025 #33