Trump enjoys 'suspense' ahead of Supreme Court announcement

[DonViejo]

By CATHERINE LUCEY
52 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going down to the wire as he makes his choice on a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, but he says with his final four options “you can’t go wrong.”

Trump spoke to reporters Sunday afternoon before returning to Washington from a weekend at his private golf club in New Jersey, where he deliberated his decision amid furious lobbying and frenzied speculation. Relishing the suspense, Trump insisted he still hadn’t locked down his decision, which he wants to keep under wraps until a 9 p.m. Monday announcement from the White House.

“I’m very close to making a final decision. And I believe this person will do a great job,” Trump said. Asked by reporters how many people were being considered, the president said: “Let’s say it’s the four people ... they’re excellent, every one.”

While Trump didn’t name the four, top contenders for the role have included federal appeals judges Brett Kavanaugh, Raymond Kethledge, Amy Coney Barrett and Thomas Hardiman. The White House has been preparing information materials on all four, who were part of a longer list of 25 names vetted by conservative groups.

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[peekaloo]

1. More reality show theatrics from the Commander of Cheese.

[shraby]

2. I don't see any suspense, everyone knows he is going to nominate an extremist.

That's what they all are. Six of one, half a dozen of the oher. Immaterial as to the outcome.

[yallerdawg]

3. This bullshit won't be on my TV tonight.

I wonder how the 7 remaining justices who had to get 60 plus Senate votes feel about these new political appointees?

The credibility of the Court is at stake here. Will they step up, Roberts?