Jeanne: American people expect the Senate to do its job.
Robert,
President Obama just nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.
The president has fulfilled his constitutional duty by nominating a new justice. And as a U.S. Senator, I’m ready to do mine and dutifully consider his choice.
But Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans would rather put partisan gamesmanship ahead of our Constitution. They are set on opposing President Obama’s nominee no matter what. It’s infuriating.
We need to tell Republicans that no matter how they feel, the American people expect the Senate to do its job. Will you add your voice to demand Senate Republicans consider Merrick Garland and hold an up-or-down vote on his nomination?
– Jeanne