Republican senators aren't willing to consider President Barack Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, which counters ranking Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell's past stance. And at least one Democrat who has previously criticized the Republicans for their decision has now also seemingly contradicted himself.
Senate Debate Over Scalia's Replacement Is Full Of Contradictions
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer seem to change their minds about blocking (or not blocking) nominated justices.
Posted at 1:53 PM, Feb 16, 2016
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