Pres. Obama to begin weighing Supreme Court candidates this weekend

Also, remember that he said his goal as leader of the Senate was to make sure that the president elected by the American people, would not win a second election.

With Scalia’s death, the reality that Supreme Court appointments can be a president’s most lasting legacy has been brought to the forefront. “What Republicans are advocating is wrong and is inconsistent with the requirements of the Constitution, primarily because the wording of the Constitution is unambiguous and does not provide an exception for election years”.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Anthony Kennedy participate in prayers at a private ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, where late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia lies in repose.

This process will begin as Scalia’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

“Even if the GOP blocks his nominee, the policy outcomes would be very similar to what they’d be if the court had a liberal majority”, according to the article. The president and first lady Michelle Obama will pay their respects Friday afternoon at the Supreme Court where Scalia’s body lies in repose.

At the time, Obama told ABC News that he supported the filibuster “because I think Judge Alito, in fact, is somebody who is contrary to core American values, not just liberal values”. But it’s interesting, neither the white house nor Biden yesterday refused to rule it out but I would say that would be a highly unlikely possibility, robin.

Scalia’s vacancy comes during a time when the Supreme Court is tasked with deciding numerous cases on issues including abortion, affirmative action, religious freedom and healthcare. He will be here at the court, as you mentioned later today and tomorrow vice president Biden will represent the white house at the service.

Asked directly if that meant he would choose a moderate candidate, Obama said, “No”.

In a separate interview broadcast on MSNBC, Biden said he would be deeply involved in advising Obama but that he had no desire himself to be named to the high court. Known as a linchpin of the court’s conservative wing, Scalia was noted for his recognizable – and often colorful – style of writing when he wrote court opinions.

She said she would like to see “another Scalia” on the bench but said: “I don’t think there’s another one”.

Despite their political differences, Lessig wrote that Scalia set an example that other self-avowed originalists could take notice of.