This is politically sensitive tactics. If Obama nominates an extremist, or someone with a scandal then the Republican Senate can do nothing and wait for next year.
But if Obama were to nominate a highly respected centrist then it would be political suicide for the Republican Senate to not approve that nomination.
I’m not sure what type is such a respected centrist. Jane Harmon? Bayh of Indiana? Maybe an alleged moderate Earl Warren Republican?
The Republicans need to play this carefully. Speak softly and carry a big stick is my advice.
Trump is not stupid enough to voice support for any person to replace Scalia at this point in time.
Harmon used to be big on National Security but otherwise a lib..