Hi, everybody. It's now been 45 days since I nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme1 Court. Judge Garland is a man of experience, integrity, and unimpeachable2 qualifications. Judge Garland is someone who Senate Republicans are on record saying is "a man of accomplishment3 and keen intellect;" a man who's "honest and capable;" a man whose "reputation is beyond reproach." Those are all quotes from Republicans in the Senate.
But so far, most Senate Republicans have refused to even meet with Judge Garland. Which means they've also refused to do their job and hold a hearing on his nomination4, or an up-or-down vote. But they've still found time to head home for recess5 over the next week.
This is an abdication6 of the Senate's responsibility. Every Supreme Court nominee7 since 1875 who hasn't withdrawn8 from the process has received a hearing or a vote. For over 40 years, there's been an average of 67 days between a nomination and a hearing. This time should be no different. This is not about partisan9 politics-it's about upholding the
