Elections Have Consequences
Walker Wildmon

Former President Barack Obama once said, “Elections have consequences.” This statement rings true, as the consequences of the Obama presidency are still being felt today.

Article II of the U.S. Constitution gives the president the authority to nominate judges to the federal courts, which consist of the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) and the U.S. circuit courts and district courts. This presidential power might not seem flashy or exciting, but the results are lasting.

Power of the Supreme Court

Obama knew all too well how to exercise this power. To fill the vacancies left by justices who retired, Obama nominated two Supreme Court justices while in office. This set the stage for SCOTUS to have the majority of votes needed to rule in favor of so-called same-sex “marriage” in 2015.

Obama knew all too well how to exercise this power. To fill the vacancies left by justices who retired, Obama nominated two Supreme Court justices while in office. This set the stage for SCOTUS to have the majority of votes needed to rule in favor of so-called same-sex “marriage” in 2015. (Read More)