Pellinore
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The way I see it, it is not so much that a Conservative Justice can help the Republicans in November, but rather that a strong showing by Republicans in November can result in a more Conservative Justice. If the GOP loses the Senate and/or the House, it is far more likely that a strong Conservative will get Borked, which will force President Trump to nominate a more moderate candidate.
But really, it will be good for the GOP either way. Not even a full-strength blue wave will give the Democrats enough juice to delay it for two whole years, and President Trump will definitely want to appoint someone who is young. Much like the Scalia to Gorsuch baton pass, the worst that will happen is a Justice Kennedy minus thirty or so years.
But really, it will be good for the GOP either way. Not even a full-strength blue wave will give the Democrats enough juice to delay it for two whole years, and President Trump will definitely want to appoint someone who is young. Much like the Scalia to Gorsuch baton pass, the worst that will happen is a Justice Kennedy minus thirty or so years.