Seems summer in the District will be heated
A new scotus justice needs to be seated
Replacing this nominee of Gerald Ford
Will precipitate right wing behavior untoward
Reminiscent of last year's pathetic display
When Sotomayor was the GOP's prey
Exposing their colors true
While hiding behind the red, white, and blue
Orrin Hatch now relishing the "whale of a fight"
His heart clearly not a bit contrite
McConnell vowing to make a "vigorous case"
Angling for one who shares his gender and race
Jeff Sessions, that peach from the Yellowhammer State
(Whose antics last summer made so many irate)
Has already threatened a filibuster
Let's hope the Dems have the requisite courage to muster
The President is gearing up for this battle
Both sides of the aisle he'll have to straddle
Seeking broad bipartisan support
For his appointment to the High Court
Teabaggers will no doubt be out in full force
So much for Leahy's goal of civil discourse
Chuck Schumer admits he's concerned
By Republican vitriol his party's been burned
With respect to this vacancy Obama must fill
Might there be hope for any goodwill?
Perhaps we can avoid another knock-down brawl
As we bid farewell to Justice John Paul