Mitch McConnell has frequently proven that he is unqualified to have his position as Senate Majority Leader. His latest demand that the President wait until after November’s election to nominate a Supreme Court Justice to replace Antonin Scalia reveals the fact that he cares more about his party than America and its people.

Some Senate Republicans have strayed from McConnell’s lack of leadership. Kelly Ayotte is one of New Hampshire’s Senators, and has been admired for her logic and common sense, although many of her constituents were engaging in emotional rants. She supported President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, when most Republicans stood with the polluters.

She may be making a career faux pas regarding Scalia’s replacement. She has decided to stand with ‘Old Mitch.’

A recent poll reveals the opinions of New Hampshire voters. The results reveal that she may be in danger as she seeks reelection this November.

Her overall job performance revealed that 48 percent disapprove, 42 percent approve, and 11 percent are undecided. Although she is supporting McConnell, voters don’t see it that way. 59 percent believe that the President should nominate someone now, while 36 percent oppose such action. If Scalia’s seat is not filled, and decisions by the court become gridlocked at four and four, 53 percent said that the blame would be placed on McConnell, Ayotte, and others who opposed action by the President. President Obama has been blamed for everything in seven years, and somehow 36 percent said they would also blame him for the possible gridlock. Really?

Will McConnell’s obstructionist tactic cost Republicans seats in the Senate and the House in November? It is highly possible. Congress’ rating continues to be in single digits, and Donald Trump is proof that American’s want positive change.

Ayotte has committed Republican’s greatest sin; she has frequently worked across the aisle. But this time she is wrong, morally and Constitutionally. The United States must have a fully functioning Supreme Court.

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By James Turnage

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