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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsObama says wants top court justice with 'independent mind,' urges Senate action
Source: Reuters
World | Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:28am EST
Obama says wants top court justice with 'independent mind,' urges Senate action
WASHINGTON
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he is seeking to nominate a Supreme Court justice who has an "independent mind" who does understands how the rule of law "affects the daily reality of peoples lives."
In a post on scotusblog.com, Obama also urged the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty to consider his nominee when he selects someone to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and to move quickly to debate and then confirm his choice.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Eric Walsh)
Obama says wants top court justice with 'independent mind,' urges Senate action
WASHINGTON
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he is seeking to nominate a Supreme Court justice who has an "independent mind" who does understands how the rule of law "affects the daily reality of peoples lives."
In a post on scotusblog.com, Obama also urged the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty to consider his nominee when he selects someone to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and to move quickly to debate and then confirm his choice.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Eric Walsh)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-idUSKCN0VX1LL
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Obama says wants top court justice with 'independent mind,' urges Senate action (Original Post)
Eugene
Feb 2016
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Matrosov
(1,098 posts)1. But.. but..
Conservatives keep telling me that Obama wants to appoint Lenin and Stalin as the next SCJ
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)3. Lenin and Stalin were RW dictators and murderers. eom.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)2. Well, he does have to appoint someone first.
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)4. Actually, he has to nominate someone first,
then the Senate can either confirm, deny or take no action on his nominee, now if they confirm, Pres. Obama then can appoint to the SC.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)5. Sorry, you're right. Nominate.
Coffee. Where's the coffee?
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)6. Making some French Vanilla here before I head out to take care of our livestock,
happy to share.
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)7. My blend is, Frech roast, hazelnut, mocha-Java ☕️
I prefer my coffee as dessert.
Glassunion
(10,201 posts)8. Speaking of communism...
Flavored coffee? REALLY? YOU'RE DRINKING FLAVORED COFFEE!!!!?!!!?!??!?!
You Tree-Hugging-Commie-Pinko-EcoWeenie...
GGJohn
(9,951 posts)9. Oh damn, I've been outed.