Kasich says he would consider nominating Garland for SCOTUS if he were president

Rick Moran   "You have to wonder what John Kasich is thinking these days as he continues his futile quest for the Republican nomination. 

"With almost the entire GOP united in opposition to Obama's SCOTUS pick Merrit Garland, Kasich scolded Senate Republicans for refusing to meet with the nominee, and claimed that he would consider nominating Garland himself if he was elected president.

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"But does anyone doubt Garland would be a reliable left wing vote on the high court? On a host of vital issues that will come before the court over the next few terms, Garland would cast his vote with the liberal wing. This is a given, which is why opposition to his confirmation is so universal on the Republican side.

"Kasich is not going to get the nomination. And if he thinks taking liberal positions on the issues will endear him to Donald Trump who might then choose him for vice president, he has no concept of the tenor and mood of the country. "