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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsReminder: Visual of the Moment President Obama “chose” to appoint a SCOTUS justice if necessary
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Reminder: Visual of the Moment President Obama “chose” to appoint a SCOTUS justice if necessary (Original Post)
Mira
Feb 2016
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merrily
(45,251 posts)1. Yes, but sSilly us, who assumed *Democratic* nominee was implied.
Bagsgroove
(231 posts)2. "He shall..."
U.S. Constitution, Article II --
"he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the supreme Court..."
This is called "doing his job." Mitch should try it.
Maru Kitteh
(28,303 posts)3. I love both of their smiles as Justice Roberts tripped all over his tongue
while swearing the President in. They could have been outraged or at least upset but no. Michelle is almost giggling and the President just looks amused, almost like "It's ok John - we're going to get through this one"
davekriss
(4,608 posts)5. Beautiful! kick & rec