Obama to nominate replacement for Scalia

[Renew Deal]

Source: KSPR via CNN

President Barack Obama will nominate someone to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, sources told CNN Saturday night. Scalia, 79, died in his sleep in Texas on Saturday.

Read more: http://www.kspr.com/news/politics/urgent-obama-to-nominate-replacement-for-scalia/21051736_37984062

[d_b]

1. Amen

[Drunken Irishman]

2. BREAKING: OBAMA INTENDS TO DO HIS JOB AS POTUS.

[durablend]

21. Ted Cruz response: HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[wordpix]

48. Rubio: "Pres. Obama knows exactly what he's doing!"

[brett_jv]

55. Lets not kid ourselves ... bleep-blurp ... Obama knows exactly what he's doing ...

[saltpoint]

3. He should go right ahead and

nominate Scalia's replacement. He should do it at the soonest available and possible time after thoughtful deliberation and consultation.

And then, in my opinion, he should cram the nomination down the Republicans' throat and shame them exuberantly if they balk.

[restorefreedom]

31. this right here ^^^^^^ nt

[GoneFishin]

37. Yes.

[Thor_MN]

38. He should wait a respectful amount of time...

And bring up the nomination Monday morning at 6AM.

[erlewyne]

44. It is not his fault.

The Supreme Court Justices should step down
at least a year before they expire. Probably save us
a couple million dollars.

[trillion]

53. I bet he has his stuff together and already has a prepared list.

I'm hoping for a good one! I bet he does give us a gift.

[saltpoint]

54. I think that's right. The President didn't

waste a lot of time letting the country know he was going to nominate Scalia's replacement.

This is such a big story. Probably going to get to be an even bigger one in the coming days and weeks.

[villager]

4. Good. He certainly needs to *nominate* someone. S/he won't get confirmed, of course

...but at least this will help call out the derelict Senate in a more public way...

[Helen Borg]

22. At least they cannot do any more damage!

Lots of 4/4 ties though...

[villager]

52. 4-4 ties keep them from further Koch-ups, for the time being...

At least.

[stevebreeze]

5. Any bet the the Senate, which has fought against doing anything for 7 years works tirelessly

to do nothing?

[randys1]

26. This is who he should nominate

[wolfie001]

28. Great choice!!!

[wordpix]

49. great idea

[dchill]

6. Constitutionally...

It's his right and responsibility.

[TwilightGardener]

7. Of course. It wasn't even in question.

[Major Nikon]

12. The only question is how long it will take him to do it

Hopefully it will be very soon.

[TwilightGardener]

14. I'll bet he's got names ready to go. I would think most Presidents would.

[Drunken Irishman]

18. He's gotta do it fast but also vet the fuck out of this person...

GOP will be gunning for 'em. Don't want to give 'em any stupid fodder like forgetting to pay their taxes for fifteen years or some shit.

[femmocrat]

20. He should announce it as soon as Scalia is in the ground.

As soon as possible.

Let's just hope they don't drag out the funeral like they did for reagan.

[Paulie]

8. Excellent

[DawgHouse]

9. Of course!

[houston16revival]

10. Obstructionist GOP Senate to the front of the line

Say what you want about them,

THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO HIDE

[livetohike]

11. Hope it happens next week. Pressure the Senate to do their job. n/t

[still_one]

13. and when the republicans obstruct, it WILL become an election issue for both Congress and

the presidency

[houston16revival]

25. Yes, and, but,

it could motivate conservatives more than liberals

highlighting the issue could bring more liberals to the ballot box

A case similar to Bush v. Gore could wind up 4-4 and head to the House

Republicans showing their try colors could alienate some

It really could play into HRC's wheelhouse, elevating choice to #1 issue

Obama will be cerebral, classy, and relentless. He is SO competitive.

I am so glad we have a President who can go coast to coast to the final
buzzer

No lazy somnambulents like GWB and RWR

[eggplant]

36. I'll risk it.

[ffr]

15. And the balance of power shifts

GOP's obstructionism should be expected, in their desperate hope to hurt America further and prevent a Obama from nominating Scalia's replacement.

[BlueJazz]

16. My goodness, this President just insists on doing things his way. I'll be so glad when we...

...have someone that stops all these shenanigans. Maybe someone like that nice Mr. Crud or is it Cruise ??

[ffr]

17. RIP Scalia and Finicum or whatever. n/t

[ericson00]

19. can he recess apoint? Ted Cruz will try to exploit this for such political gain

and a recess appoint would drive the Republicans crazy

[Snarkoleptic]

24. He should recess appoint himself!

Cue that sound of bubble wrap popping in the distance and tiny republiclown heads explode!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

33. Here it is...

http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/bubble-wrap.swf

[Snarkoleptic]

23. John Fugelsang just posted this-

I like when the ppl praising Scalia's devotion to the constitution also demand POTUS not be allowed to appoint a replacement.

Love that guy!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

34. That is a contradiction, isn't it?

Strictly stated, the Constitution requires the President to appoint a new Supreme Court justice and the Senate to approve (or disapprove) of the selection. There's nothing in the Constitution that says, "when it's politically advantageous to the Republicans."

[Manifestor_of_Light]

27. How about nominating Michelle Obama?

She's no dummy and she's a lawyer.

[Moostache]

29. Presidential terms are for 4 years from the oath of office.

There is no exception in the Constitution because one political party obsessed with "shoving things down throats" has a sad.

Fuck the Republicans on this one. I don't care if Obama was due to leave office next week, he has the authority and the duty to nominate justices. If I were him, I would line up 6 or 7 candidates and dare the GOP to pout in public about how unfair it is to follow the Constitution in an election year...THAT would be priceless TV.

[Lodestar]

30. He was on a hunting trip. The animals must be celebrating! n/t.

[Dont call me Shirley]

46. Where was Shotgun Dick? Anywhere in the vicinity?

[thelordofhell]

32. Diane Humetewa

I dare these pricks to block the first Native American to be nominated for the Supreme Court!!


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027607027

[Geronimoe]

35. Sounds like another job

for the "most qualified ever".... Hillary Clinton.

[Major Nikon]

39. Anita Hill would make an interesting choice

[tclambert]

41. Good one.

What would Justice Thomas say? Wait, can he speak without Scalia telling him what to say?

[msanthrope]

42. Who know what he'd say. But I'd never take a Coke from the man. nt

[SunSeeker]

43. LOL Love it!! nt

[liberalnarb]

40. The replacement might be Sri Srinivasan.

http://komonews.com/news/nation-world/sri-srinivasan-who-is-he-scalias-possible-replacement

[longship]

47. That's Jeffrey Toobin's prediction.

[YOHABLO]

45. I think Obama should jump on this. We can't wait till the next President.

[liberalnarb]

50. We're screwed.

We need 14 repug votes to nominate a new justice. That's not going to happen. We're screwed.

[bravenak]

51. Thanks, Obama!