1988 nomination of Kennedy (offered by Josh Earnest to @bretbaier ) is inapposite, as Bret knows. Vacancy was created almost 2 yrs earlier.
— Bruce Wolf (@BruceWolfChi) March 16, 2016
This lawyerly tweet--which Bruce knows doesn't have the slightest relevance to the current situation--led to the following back and forth...
@BruceWolfChi how about an example of disregarding nominee? 240 yrs--0 examples. Precedent? No
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) March 16, 2016
@RickKaempfer I think the last time someone was nominated in last year of presidency when oppo party ran Senate was in late 19th century?
— Bruce Wolf (@BruceWolfChi) March 16, 2016
@BruceWolfChi I think there were a few in early 20th. Point is, what GOP is doing has NEVER been done before.
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) March 16, 2016
@RickKaempfer But following Biden and Obama (as senator) views.
— Bruce Wolf (@BruceWolfChi) March 16, 2016
@BruceWolfChi Obama filibustered Alito. What happened to him? Biden mentioned once in speech. McConnell ripped him
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) March 16, 2016
@RickKaempfer I hope my views don't jeopardize my chance at making it into top 89 interviews of 89 WLS show hosts!
— Bruce Wolf (@BruceWolfChi) March 16, 2016
@RickKaempfer I love you in a man who loves Broadway shows way.
— Bruce Wolf (@BruceWolfChi) March 16, 2016
