President Obama today posted on SCOTUSBlog about the fact that despite Republican wishes, he has full intentions of nominating a judge — and if they want to refuse that nominee, it will be on them.
The Constitution vests in the President the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. It’s a duty that I take seriously, and one that I will fulfill in the weeks ahead.
It’s also one of the most important decisions that a President will make. Rulings handed down by the Supreme Court directly affect our economy, our security, our rights, and our daily lives.