re: #269 Dr. Matt

Where in the Constitution does it say the people have a voice in the nomination of justices for the Supreme Court?

I’ll wait.

Every frickin’ GOPer who makes this idiotic statement has pulled this nonsense out of thin air. [And that includes Toomey, McCain, Ryan, etc.]

There is nothing in the Constitution about giving the people a say.

The president is the only person who nominates for the Supreme Court. There are no limitations or constraints on when the President can nominate. He can nominate on his last day in office or his first - and every day in between. He can be the lame duck or in year 10 of 12 years.

The Senate’s job is to advice and consent.

The GOP has turned that into prevent and obstruct, and that is an unforgiveable choice. It exposes the GOP as being for nothing more than obstructionism. They have no interest in governing or following the Constitution. Refusing even hearings is the giveaway.

Heck, Kasich came out and stated that if it was any other president nominating Merrick that the GOP would consider.

.@JohnKasich: Other presidents can nominate #SCOTUS justice in last year, just not THIS president #SCOTUSnominee https://t.co/TWkih1j8JP

— American Bridge (@American_Bridge) March 16, 2016

That’s the so-called moderate. He’s anything but.