Senator Warns Of 'Dark Money' Behind Supreme Court Process | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC

Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse tells Ari Melber that the Judiciary Committee process has become a “joke” as a result of “special interests” infiltrating the Supreme Court nomination process and warns that Supreme Court cases are not being won on the “merits” of the case.

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Senator Warns Of 'Dark Money' Behind Supreme Court Process | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC

[skh]

Why would we the people allow this to happen to our country? We better do something before it’s too late!

[SFolkes]

When are ALL Democrats going to be at least this direct in speaking truth to power? Better get your butts in gear before 11/6/2018!

[MR-intel]

He described court proceedings in a corporatist-fascist system.

[wendyalexander]

If this is true, the Supreme Court will be upset. And I don't mean as in angry. It means our highest court is tainted and they don't play fair exactky as its supposed to be in the Chambers.

[rgwak]

So, he picked the guy most likely to protect him if he ever needs to rule on indicting a sitting President? Wow...didn't see that coming!

[MrEmeryHall]

well yeah, of course people are paying him to make a specific choice. unfortunately again, the rich decide what is also just

[terrybuggage]

The Scotus has reached the point of diminished returns as it has become a tool of big money. Any reform of the U S system must include how the Scotus is picked & term limits .

[jamesricker]

Why shouldn't the supreme Court be for sale? The entire country is.

[angusarsenault]

The Golden Rule . He who has the gold rules .

[jennifercromwell]

Donny is setting himself up for his own Pardon.

[ERROL]

America is toast. Where are the kids ?

[de]

Only about a quarter of the comments are from people who can write coherent sentences in English .

[catlubber]

SCOTUS will now be solidly conservative for at least a full generation.

[vivpace]

Money, money, money! It's obvious what is driving this SC pick.

[sefcakjames]

ideological justices is what Trump and the GOP want

[boogieloo]

This is the result of Citizens United.

[Jessijitsu]

As far as a SCOTUS pick goes, it could be a lot worse...but that's not the point. The point is that someone (ANYONE) who is being investigated for potential criminal activity should not be allowed to choose the judge(s) who will be ultimately in charge of determining his fate.

[terrisuder]

Through your hat into the ring for President!!!! Whitehouse 2020!

[sharonmedeiros]

I am absolutely astonished at the number of people on this post celebrating the end of our democracy! WTF is wrong with them?

[samarrenvelexian]

how far is too far. when is enough enough?