[camle]

dont’ block them, REJECT them. like the dems did Bork

[Jim W N]

What confusion.

First of all POTUS doesn’t “appoint “ a SCOTUS Justice, he NOMINATES him. That is all.

The Senate may or may not confirm him. It is the SENATE that has the final say. The Senate can simply ignore a nominee until time runs out. The Senate doesn’t have to do anything.

[camle]

dont’ block them, REJECT them. like the dems did Bork

[RedStateRocker]

Stupid tactically.

The President has every right and arguably the obligation to appoint a justice. The Senate has the job responsibility to consider the president’s appointment. The Senate has zero obligation to approve.

Instead of letting the process play out the way the founders intended (including refusing to confirm whatever whackjob is nominated)the Republicans come off as infantile, lazy, unconstitutional and overly partisan.

[outofsalt]

A new Senate will be seated January 3. Obama is in office till January 20. If the Dems take back the Senate Obama’s appointment will be seated.

[1Old Pro]

McConnell could block this process early but not referring the nomination to the Senate Judiciary Committee - leaving the nomination in permanent limbo.

This is the best path forward.

[DoughtyOne]