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Do you think Obama asked the Republicans in the Senate for their advice on who to nominate when he nominated Merrick Garland?
by juniper_strong 6y ago
Do you think Obama asked the Republicans in the Senate for their advice on who to nominate when he nominated Merrick Garland?
- shajznnckfke 6y agoMerrick was a pretty moderate choice who had been praised by many Republicans. Since they never voted on him, we don’t really know if they would have changed their minds and voted against him.
- tomrod 6y agoTime for some history. The GOP senators never expected a moderate like Merrick Garland, who was named by senators in the news before Obama announced his confirmation.
- jessaustin 6y agoObama is more of a realist than many in his party. He knew going in that no one would make it through the Senate, and that's why he nominated Garland. Why waste a quality Democrat jurist on a lost cause? I bet he was tempted to nominate Kavanaugh...