Biden said in 2016 name a Suo Crt nominee even if it is an election year

[rayg]

And at the time he criticized Republicans for delaying the process and Yet on Friday, Biden called for President Trump to hold off on a nomination until after the election on November 3

Biden is accused of hypocrisy after saying in 2016 it is the 'constitutional duty' of a president to name a SCOTUS nominee even if it is an election year - as Trump calls on the former VP to reveal his list of candidates

Joe Biden claimed in 2016 that it was the 'constitutional duty' of a president to name a Supreme Court nominee even in an election year

At the time he criticized Republicans for delaying the process

Republican senators were delaying the confirmation of Obama's pick Merrick Garland
Yet on Friday, Biden called for President Trump to hold off on a nomination until after the election on November 3

Trump hit back at a rally on Saturday night accusing Biden of refusing to release his own list of potential nominees

He said the former VP was scared of alienating voters

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...OTUS-seat.html

[clintonhater]

Joe Biden claimed in 2016 that it was the 'constitutional duty' of a president to name a Supreme Court nominee even in an election year

No mainstream reporter will ever bring this statement up to his face. Like every other idiotic thing he says--"Trump is responsible for 200,00 deaths"--the media will see that it's buried.

[togor]

Yes they wanted a vote for Garland in 2016, with 11 months or so before the election. And they don't understand why that was then, and this is now. They've concluded that to the GOP, rules are for suckers and losers, unless those rules benefit the GOP. Their base is now demanding a similar no-prisoners approach to politics. The next time the Democrats get the Senate, the filibuster is history.

[rayg]

As Biden said.. Should not be done in an election year... Course that's now when the repubs want to appoint a judge.. Back then when the Dems wanted to it, that was okay...

[Roadkingtrax]

As Biden said.. Should not be done in an election year... Course that's now when the repubs want to appoint a judge.. Back then when the Dems wanted to it, that was okay...

Wasn't done. So....Togor is right?

[lyman]

borrowed from someone I know,

pay attention to the dates...
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Attn GOP: Senate has confirmed 17 #SCOTUS justices in presidential election years. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/Mdm0P5SRC4
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 23, 2016

Reviewing @SCOTUSnom's questionnaire ahead of our meeting tomorrow. Senate Republicans must join us & #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/BxDylFti2E
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) May 17, 2016

Heading to the Senate floor now to tell the @SenateGOP: #DoYourJob & give judicial nominees a vote. Watch: https://t.co/h7zRAFfpKr
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) September 7, 2016

Today I joined the @SenateDems at the Supreme Court to tell the GOP: #DoYourJob on a #SCOTUS nominee. pic.twitter.com/hVjX9KfnYj
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 25, 2016

.@POTUS has fulfilled his constitutional duty–now Senate Republicans must fulfill theirs #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/YOJIzyl37F
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) March 16, 2016

It’s been 5 months since Merrick Garland’s nomination. His absence has created a void in our justice system. The Senate must act. #DoYourJob
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 16, 2016

President Barack Obama pushed HARD for the Senate to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. He pushed the issue especially hard right before the 2016 election. These are just some of the tweets he continually put out during that timeframe (but you get the idea):

Enough of the shameless partisanship, Senators. #DoYourJob and fill the Supreme Court vacancy. pic.twitter.com/vIQY0bivo4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 22, 2016

After thirty years in Congress, Senator, this should not be your proudest accomplishment. https://t.co/FwGAJsBCoo #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/TIL8ISwdKd
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 30, 2016

There has never been a more qualified nominee, Senate leaders. He deserves a fair hearing and a vote. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/qtzcY3iwyl
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 30, 2016

The Supreme Court must remain above politics. Judge Garland needs a hearing and a vote. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/eVSPSIFNpB
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 11, 2016

Judge Garland is just as qualified now as he was in 1997, Senate leaders. It's time to #DoYourJob. pic.twitter.com/j1lEkdMYV6
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 11, 2016

Senate leaders have undercut the functionality of the Supreme Court, and that's unacceptable. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/5HFXhgTMoP
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 13, 2016

The American Bar Association gave Judge Garland its highest rating. Senate leaders: #DoYourJob and fill the #SCOTUS vacancy. pic.twitter.com/4yseqnOBX4
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 14, 2016

Senate leaders are blocking the Supreme Court nomination for their own political gain—don't be silent: https://t.co/OMdTVim0TC #DoYourJob
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 17, 2016

The need for a ninth justice is undeniably clear. #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/L1EBgNbh3Q
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 19, 2016

[Roadkingtrax]

Re: Dates

It's a game of musical chairs. If the music stops, you get to fill it or you don't. I don't think either side can cry foul over dirty politics. The presumption by too many is that Trump's possible second term will get decided by SCOTUS. I'm not optimistic that it will be needed.

"Presidents have a right to nominate, just as the Senate has its constitutional right to provide or withhold consent," the Kentucky Republican said. "In this case, the Senate will withhold it." -Mitch McConnell. Feb 23, 2016

"On July 20, Garland broke the 100-year-old record of 125 days for the longest gap between a Supreme Court nomination and confirmation."