Justice Kennedy Retiring

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(06-28-2018, 04:55 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: The CRA was a Congressional act; it was legislation. Presidents may help guide legislation along, but legislation is not the prerogative of the executive. Appointments are, as we are reminded whenever anyone talks about obstructing a nomination.

See the difference?

But the executive does have veto power, correct?  Also congress has to approve the nomination, correct? I think they call it checks and balances

So No.