03-18-2016, 01:01 PM
(03-18-2016, 12:20 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Yeah, McConnell and Hatch both accused Obama of playing politics with the pick, and honestly I don't think anyone can argue that his selection wasn't politically motivated. But the way to say "we are above the politics on this" is to admit you did not expect such a selection from him for the bench and to move forward in the process. The pick was intended to make the GOP either, A, backtrack on what it said and move forward because they were really concerned about who Obama would nominate, or B, make the GOP look obstinate. They are now just playing into the DNC's hands by doubling down on their position.
Yup. Time to swallow your pride and say you've reconsidered. What advantage they thought they would gain by saying they wouldn't consider any pick I have no idea. If that was your plan, no reason to lock yourself into it by announcing it.
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