The newest justice
The Senate wants the people to have a say in the new Supreme Court nominee. They have, twice. They elected President Obama to two terms, and it is his responsibility to nominate a replacement for the Supreme Court.
They elected the Senate (some more than twice) and it is senators’ responsibility to provide advice and consent regarding the nominees.
I believe that their silence on the issue constitutes tacit approval for the president’s nominee. Merrick Garland welcome to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Alfred Sasiadek, Miami
This story was originally published March 18, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "The newest justice."