# The way things are looking why isn't the GOP scrambling to approve SCOTUS nominee Merrick Garland?

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**Created:** [June 15, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-way-things-are-looking-why-isnt-the-gop-scrambling-to-approve-scotus-nominee-merrick-garland/757443 "2016-06-15T17:55:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-way-things-are-looking-why-isnt-the-gop-scrambling-to-approve-scotus-nominee-merrick-garland/757443/13 "2016-06-20T18:36:42Z")

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> [@adaher](#):
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> Because they are not very smart. Even if this strategy “worked”, it’s terrible because of the precedent it sets.

100% this. Pres. Obama has every right to have his nominee voted on.

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