Senate Republicans are quietly beginning to contemplate the possibility of an election-year confirmation battle for the Supreme Court
“If you thought the Kavanaugh hearing was contentious this would probably be that on steroids,” said Sen. John Cornyn . “Nevertheless, if the president makes a nomination then it’s our responsibility to take it up.”
McConnell and his allies argue the situation is different because Republicans control both the White House and the Senate. They say that makes the situation far different than when Obama was president and McConnell refused to even hold a hearing for Merrick Garland. The remaining months of Trump’s first term could also be the last chance the GOP has to put its stamp on the courts for years to come. McConnell could lose his majority or Trump could be ousted by former Vice President Joe Biden — which means Republicans would take no chances and move quickly to fill an empty seat on the high court.“My guess is yes. That’s ultimately a decision the leader makes. But I think you’ve heard him speak to the subject before.
Sen. Roy Blunt said a Supreme Court opening represents the “ultimate hypothetical” — but one Republicans would be prepared to respond to whenever it occurs.In addition to Ginsburg’s health, senators are also keeping tabs on whether any other justices will retire. Four justices are 70 or older: Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.in 2018 and sparked the confirmation fight over Justice Brett Kavanaugh, he made his announcement in late June after the spring term concluded.
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