Mitch McConnell, republican majority leader of the U.S. Senate wants President Obama to let the next President name the next Supreme Court Justice to replace Anthony Scalia who died recently. He even said he would not take up the nomination in the Senate if the President does not go along. The President quickly announced he would fulfill his constitutional duty and appoint the next Justice.
McConnell is the same senator who vowed not to work with Obama after he was elected President. He and his republican ditto heads still think they should run government even after they lose elections. One can not get any more UnAmerican than that. The party thinks every thing is okay for a republican President to nominate his choice but would deny a democratic President to do the same. Republicans preach the constitution then trample all over it. And of course, their party's Presidential candidates are falling in line also demanding that Obama leave the appointment to the new President in 2017.
It is good to see the President exercising his powers to take care of the business of the country and its people. President Obama told the people he would not be a lame duck his last year in office and he is keeping his promise. On the other hand, the leaders of the republican party are revealing who they really are and their lack of Americanism.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
