He will talk them into it, or blackmail them into it, he always has in the past.
Via The Hill:
President Obama has begun to consult with key senators from both parties on nominating a successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the White House said Friday.
In the past 24 hours, Obama phoned Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), press secretary Josh Earnest said. Both senators have said replacing Scalia should be left to the next president.
Earnest described the calls as “entirely professional” and said Obama made clear “he is going to nominate someone.”
“He is committed to talking to Congress,” the spokesman added. “He reiterated his firm belief that the Senate has a constitutional obligation here as well.”McConnell spokesman Don Stewart described it as a “quick call,” in which Obama formally informed the leader of his intent to put forth a nominee.