White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Thursday threw cold water on the prospect of President Barack Obama accepting a nomination to the nation’s highest court after he leaves the White House.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was asked Tuesday at a town hall event whether she would consider appointing Obama to the Supreme Court. She said it was a “great idea,” MSNBC reported.
But Earnest shut down that possibility Thursday during his daily press briefing.
“My guess is that his aspirations for his post-presidency extend beyond a Supreme Court appointment,” Earnest said.
h/t: The Hill
That’s too bad - Obama would be a perfect fit for the court
I hope he reconsiders, if only so we can see right-wing heads explode all over the country.
Is this within the jurisdiction of Josh’s spokesmanship? Maybe retired Barack himself will have an urge to top two branches of government some day?
Well, that and to having a strong progressive voice on the court for next 30 years or so.
“Hey Barack, can you give a brutha a back rub. I’m all stressed out from holding my tongue this morning.”