merrickt obama selected garland as his supreme court nominee. senate republicans are already refusing to hold hearings on the nomination. delay filling vacancy until after the november election. we are learning more about the 63-year-old that is being nominated and his local ties. he is the chief of the d.c. political -- d.c. appeals court. he was nominated with bipartisan support. mcveigh ined timothy the death penalty case. he has more federal judicial experience than history. he is widelyma: recognized as not only one of america's sharpest legal minds, but has a spirit of decency, modesty, integrity, evenhandedness, and excellence. there is a long road confirmation and he will not get it without cooperation from republicans. late today, early signs of it. senate leader mitch mcconnell will not meet with garland, but he spoke with him over the phone. jonathan elias in the satellite center. back to you. the: tell us what you think stop the should the president's nominee? the question is on our website, and we want you to cast your vote. vote.o