It’s the principle, not the individual

By Sen. David Perdue

Published April 4, 2016 4:02am ET

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It’s the principle, not the individual — The responsible course of action is to avoid the political theater and allow the American people to decide. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution is clear.

The president may nominate judges to the Supreme Court, but the power to grant, or withhold, consent rests exclusively with the Senate.

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