(06-29-2018 09:47 AM)200yrs2late Wrote:  Couple things..

It's a lifetime appointment. I see the dems as being more discouraged and becoming indifferent rather than getting fired up if the appointment is made before the election.

Fair point.

But with RBG being 85, they will realize the next one is a MUST HAVE for them

Quote:You're right about the possibility of republicans relaxing too much and enjoying a victory lap, as you are about the 2010 midterms and Obamacare. However, I don't think putting forth a solid nominee and having him/her confirmed before the election would be received the same way. It's not like this would be done in the middle of the night with a majority of voters not wanting it.

The left only cares about moral high ground when it suits their purpose. They can thank Reid for this mess and the republicans should take full advantage of it. We both know exactly what the dems would do if the situation were reversed. The future of the country is too important to gamble on.

Great point. Supreme Court is something that is very risky to gamble with. And while the left can be very hypocritical about the moral high ground, it is still a good thing to have as it takes away a weapon in the political battle.