Tag: Merrick Garland

Obama: No Garland vote would show system ‘beyond repair’

Curt Mills · March 19, 2016 2:34 pm

Sen. Thom Tillis pushed back on criticism from Democrats that the Senate is shirking its responsibilities by not confirming a new Supreme Court justice in an election year. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Republicans defend decision to delay Supreme Court nomination

Jacqueline Klimas · March 19, 2016 2:23 pm

Federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland, pictured, stands with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as he is introduced as Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Obama report card: Zogby gives ‘presidential’ A, Babbin F for ‘hypocrisy’

Paul Bedard · March 19, 2016 11:00 am

Senate Republicans refuse to hold hearings on Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court because he would prove to the world his worthiness for the position, White House spokesperson said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

White House: GOP afraid of Garland’s credentials

Nicole Duran · March 18, 2016 7:15 pm

There will be no "replacing" Justice Scalia, but his legacy reveals just how much is at stake. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The president’s prerogative, and the Senate’s

Erin Hawley · March 18, 2016 4:02 am

In the letter, the attorneys general tell Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa to resist rushing the process. (AP Photo)

AGs demand McConnell, Grassley hold firm on SCOTUS pick

Anna Giaritelli · March 17, 2016 11:18 pm

"I think a lot of the stories have been commendable," Harry Reid said after meeting privately with Merrick Garland, President Obama's pick for the Supreme Court. (AP Photo)

Reid praises media for delivering Dem talking points on Supreme Court

Susan Ferrechio · March 17, 2016 9:30 pm

A Clinton victory could force Republicans to rapidly shift gears and confirm Garland, in an effort to prevent Clinton from choosing a younger, more liberal alternative. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Could a Clinton victory change the GOP’s mind on Garland?

Susan Crabtree · March 17, 2016 7:32 pm

Video: Obama Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland Mocks Donald Trump

Daniel Halper · March 17, 2016 6:03 pm

Garland has a long history of pro-union rulings. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Supreme Court pick has long pro-union history

Sean Higgins · March 16, 2016 9:52 pm

Merrick Garland's first stop will be at the office of Sen. Patrick Leahy, of Vermont. Leahy is the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which under typical circumstances would be responsible for vetting the nominee. (AP Photo)

SCOTUS nominee headed to Hill Thursday

Susan Ferrechio · March 16, 2016 9:31 pm

Some Republicans say they will meet with Merrick Garland in person, but most Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, say they have no plans for sit-downs with Garland. (AP Photo)

McConnell rejects personal meeting with SCOTUS nominee

Susan Ferrechio · March 16, 2016 9:19 pm