!["One of the most puzzling arguments that I've heard from [Senate Majority Leader] Mitch McConnell and some other Republicans is this notion that the American people should decide" the next Supreme Court justice," Obama told NPR's Nina Totenberg Thursday.](http://wfdd-live.s3.amazonaws.com/images/story/Merrick-Garland-Heads-To-Capitol-Hill-For-What-Could-Be-A-Futile-Exercise--470851165-1458253835.jpg)
Merrick Garland Heads To Capitol Hill For What Could Be A Futile Exercise
Republicans remain steadfast in their refusal to consider any nominee to the Supreme Court during an election year. President Obama told NPR that argument is "puzzling."