Some have argued that “lame duck” presidents do not traditionally nominate Supreme Court justices, but Obama has almost 11 months left to his term in the White House.
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Republicans can’t come right out and say the truth, since “we hate the president” isn’t a compelling talking point, so they tend to frame their concerns as high-minded.
In a radio interview airing Thursday, Biden disagreed with Republicans who insist that Obama hand off the decision to the next president.
The peace process negotiator moved to play down speculation that he would allow his name to go forward, saying he was too old.
Scalia’s funeral service for family, friends, and likely some important USA officials will take place Saturday in Washington, D.C., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Scalia, who died Saturday while on a hunting trip in Texas, was appointed to the court in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan.
Although the White House hasn’t publicly disclosed any candidates Obama is considering, he’s expected to look closely at a number of circuit court judges – including some who meet the benchmark that Biden laid out. “Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president”, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said shortly after the news of Scalia’s death.
“And they are certainly plausible candidates, but most of the talk inside D.C. and outside California is about Srinivasan”, said Bruce Cain, a political scientist with the Stanford Bill Lane Center.
If ever there was a time to compromise for the good of our country, it is now regarding the selection of our next Supreme Court justice. “He will no doubt be remembered as one of the most consequential judges and thinkers to serve the Supreme Court”. For example, since Obama has been in office, he has nominated Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, both of whom are extremely liberal in their policies and interpretation of the Constitution.
The US President said “No” when asked if his comment should be interpreted that he is likely to choose a moderate nominee.
“Ted Cruz is really the one leading this charge that says, ‘We will not consider any Obama nominee, ‘ and not just in the primary”, says Zwillich. “But I don’t think the American people want a court that will strip our religious liberties”.
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“I don’t blame the president for exercising the authority the Constitution gives him, which is to nominate someone”, Cornyn said.
