re: I will select the next Supreme Court justice from

But were you clutching your pearls when Reagan did it? When Trump did it? If you did, great you are consistent and not hypocritical. But if you didn't then just be aware of your own confirmation bias.

And my personal take- appointing a qualified black woman is good for our country-- representation does matter. Do I wish he would have just done it without the promise to do so? Sure. But that's politics and there are examples from both political parties.