Dem lawmaker: Trump’s court pick should be given same treatment as Obama’s

California Rep. Mark Takano (D) needled Republicans over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, who he said should be treated just as former President Obama’s failed nominee was in the Senate.

“Just like Merrick Garland, Neil Gorsuch is a respected judge. He should receive the same type of fair & honest consideration in the Senate,” Takano tweeted Tuesday evening.

Just like Merrick Garland, Neil Gorsuch is a respected judge. He should receive the same type of fair & honest consideration in the Senate.

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) February 1, 2017

Trump nominated Gorsuch, who currently serves on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

{mosads}Last year, Republican senators refused to vote or have a hearing for Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, leaving Democrats fuming. 

Gorsuch is likely to face a fierce confirmation battle in the Senate.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced her opposition to his nomination Tuesday evening, and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has vowed not to support any nominee who isn’t Garland.