Episode

2/7 Ian Millhiser: Neil Gorsuch & The Republicans Stolen SCOTUS Seat

February 7, 2017

Did Neil Gorsuch lie about pro bono legal work?

Ian Millhiser, explains the nature of the Neil Gorsuch pick for the Supreme Court. The Mitch McConnell rule and why the Democrats should follow it. Filibustering Gorsuch and when the Republicans nuke the filibuster. The Chevron doctrine. Gorsuch’s devious radicalism and why Gorsuch will occupy a stolen seat.

Betsy DeVos becomes Secretary of Education and Al Franken asks if Republicans would ever vote against other nominees.

On The Fun Half: Is Alex Jones is a sellout according to a former Infowars editor. Alex Jones says he would die for Trump. A disturbing Chatham House poll. Sean Duffy is incredibly stupid. Donald Trump, lies. Trump, thinks Obama likes him. Trump will not be invited to address the UK Parliament and your calls and IMs.

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