Mitch McConnell Warns Obama Not To Appoint SC Justice, But Obama Has Other Plans... Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away at the age of 79. He served 3 decades for the United States, and did a terrific job. Reports say he died of natural causes. Hearing of the news, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent his condolences. Justice Scalias fidelity to the Constitution was rivaled only by the love of his family: his wife Maureen his nine children, and his many grandchildren. Through the sheer force of his intellect and his legendary wit, this giant of American jurisprudence almost singlehandedly revived an approach to constitutional interpretation that prioritized the text and original meaning of the Constitution. Elaine and I send our deepest condolences to the entire Scalia family. He also did not hold back in suggesting that Obama should not be the president to decide the next Justice. The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President. However, Jake Tapper says that he has sources that tell him Obama plans on appointing a Justice. The president will nominate someone to replace Antonin Scalia, sources tell me (Not a surprise but given the debate thought worth checking), he said via twitter. We wouldnt expect anything less of Obama to ignore Congress and do as he pleases. Hes shown that he is willing to do anything it takes to get what he wants. And he definitely wants a Liberal Supreme Court. Do you think Obama should hold off on appointing a Justice? 