Obama Says ‘Constitution is Pretty Clear’ About SCOTUS Nominee

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. –- Despite vocal opposition from Senate Republicans, President Obama said Tuesday he is moving forward with his plan to nominate a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

"The Constitution is pretty clear about what is supposed to happen now," Obama said. "Historically, this has not been viewed as a question. There's no unwritten laws that say it can only be done on off years."

Obama made the remarks in his first press conference since Scalia passed away Saturday. Before taking questions, the president delivered remarks marking the conclusion of the U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit at Sunnylands.

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