[Rapscallion St Croix]

In theory, there are too many Republican senators, including McConnell, in vulnerable seats to chance a vote pre-election. If McSally loses her seat in the special election, the vote will take place before her opponent takes the seat, which he could do as early as Nov 30. No matter who wins the White House, Trump will nominate a new justice who will be confirmed if Grassley, Collins, Murkowski, and Graham vote party line. It could take decades to achieve anything resembling an ideological balance at SCOTUS.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by 8notes

So good thing she is dead? Wow, nice sentiment.

I take that comment to mean, "Good thing she is no longer suffering".

[billethkid]

May she rest in peace.

However it may take 4 1/2 years before there is a new president!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

I do not know which post you are responding to, but it wasn't mine.

Sorry, I mixed posters. You said "that's one spin on it" and I mistakenly thought you were Ithos, who was the person I responded to in the first place.

[Madelaine Amee]

I have very strong feelings about this election, but there is really no point in letting it drive you crazy. When I get in bed and cannot clear my mind I just tell myself life has been going on for many years and it will continue without my mind worrying about it. Things always seem to work out in the end, although this may take a long time to get to the end.

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

I think it will happen ... and fast. With the divisiveness in this country, and so many issues headed to the supremes, I think he will nominate and will get approved fast. Republicans still control the senate. Regardless of what Kavanaugh went through, they could do this in a day or two. Unprecedented? yes. Impossible? no.

Patience, grasshopper, 4 gop senators will not vote scotus nominee until AFTER election