Cenk Uygur
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Mitch McConnell Vows To Block Obama’s Supreme Court Picks
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March 17, 2016
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10:02Now PlayingPresident Obama has nominated a moderate centrist for the Supreme Court. It doesn’t matter to Republican Senator Mitch McConnell. He won’t hold a hearing for anyone. Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola, hosts of the The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday shot down the idea of Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland getting a hearing.
McConnell insisted in a floor speech that the vacancy should be filled by the next president.
“The next justice could fundamentally alter the direction of the Supreme Court and have a profound impact on our country, so of course the American people should have a say in the court’s direction," he said.
"The Senate will continue to observe the 'Biden Rule' so the American people have a voice in this momentous decision. The American people may well elect a president who decides to nominate Judge Garland for Senate consideration. The next president may also nominate somebody very different. Either way, our view is this: Give the people a voice in filling this vacancy."
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) stood by McConnell's decision.”*
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