The republicans also have lots of recordings of them wanting to delay the selection till after the election this isn’t the gotcha you want it to be. It’s just proof both sides will say whatever they can to gain more power.
What the Republicans say their justification is hardly even matters. It is job of the Senate to determine the eligibility of a SCOTUS nominee, it not the Senate's job to rubber stamp any old fucker the President puts forward. The Senate in 2016 roundly judged Merrick Garland unqualified to be on the Supreme Court. End of story.
The republicans also have lots of recordings of them wanting to delay the selection till after the election this isn’t the gotcha you want it to be. It’s just proof both sides will say whatever they can to gain more power.
What the Republicans say their justification is hardly even matters. It is job of the Senate to determine the eligibility of a SCOTUS nominee, it not the Senate's job to rubber stamp any old fucker the President puts forward. The Senate in 2016 roundly judged Merrick Garland unqualified to be on the Supreme Court. End of story.