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2016-02-16 10:40:49 UTC
The Republicans' childish threat to block a-yet-to-be-named nominee to fill the vacancy at the Supreme Court is, at the very least, extremely inconsiderate and rude. The justices have cases to read, discuss, and ponder. Their dockets will not stop growing because of the Senate's inaction. The justices need time to discuss and consider the matters upon which they are to decide. The Republicans' threat isn't important BUT if the Senate actually delays action, some heads should roll for preventing a third of our government to function.
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States of America does not say that the President may or might but that the President "shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the supreme Court ..." It appears to me that the failure of a sitting President to submit a nomination to the Senate would be malfeasance, i.e., The President is constitutionally obligated to submit a nomination. Submission of a nomination cannot be delayed.
It further says "... the President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions ..." I don't know what that means but it might be relevant.
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States of America does not say that the President may or might but that the President "shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the supreme Court ..." It appears to me that the failure of a sitting President to submit a nomination to the Senate would be malfeasance, i.e., The President is constitutionally obligated to submit a nomination. Submission of a nomination cannot be delayed.
It further says "... the President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions ..." I don't know what that means but it might be relevant.