Quote Originally Posted by Flixy View Post
It is an amusing argument to watch, because quite a few people on both sides said exactly the opposite under the Republican president.

That said, I understand a nomination after the election but before the inauguration would be blocked. I also understand that the Senate would block a candidate they think is too left or rightwing when elections are not far away. But this is pretty much a good nominee who would generally be acceptable right? I don't see why that should be blocked 10 months before a new president starts.
Because even a hint of cooperation with Obama is fatal to many Republicans.