I wonder if the Founding Fathers ever realized that having the chief executive pick such judges really defeats separation of powers, since the judicial branch then becomes an extension of the executive branch?
“I wonder if the Founding Fathers ever realized that having the chief executive pick such judges really defeats separation of powers, since the judicial branch then becomes an extension of the executive branch?”
The separation of powers is with the Senate. The problem is the Senate has pretty much become a rubber stamp for any judicial nominees the POTUS throws it’s way. Or at least that’s the case when it comes to Democratic Presidents. The Senate does have the power to reject any nominee at any time.