I know that conservatives tend to be extremely short sighted in their opinions. None have considered the long range consequences of the Senate not being obligated to hold hearings on Judicial nominations. I'm sure that if this issue were taken to the S.C. court they would rule that the Senate did have a Constitutional responsibility to consider nominations within a reasonable time, and that upcoming elections should not be an excuse to delay hearings.
The fact is that if the Senate does not have to hold hearings it means that the Senate has the power to obliterate the Supreme court. It potentially means the end of the separation of the powers of government into three branches - it gives the power of one branch of government to destroy the judicial branch.
Never before in the history of this government has the Senate failed to live up to this responsibility. This is a precedent.
I doubt the SCOTUS would allow it.
The Democrat party has gone nuclear on Senate rules twice (ACA and trial judges). The only reason you didn't on the SCOTUS was you didn't need it at the time. As soon as you do, that will be gone too. Stop being a partisan dumb ass.
If you'd paid attention to this thread, it's a discussion of the supposed 'Biden Rule' i.e. McConnell's refusal to hold hearings on Pres. Obama's nominee.
It's not a discussion of whether the Senate should do the 'Nuclear Option' to force a vote on Pres. Trump's nominee.
Try paying attention.
You said Republicans are "short sighted in their opinions." I am explaining to you this issue. Democrats went nuclear, they obviously will again. It is why Republicans should go nuclear. YOU had the short sighted attentions if the ability to block Trump's nominee is concerned, you went nuclear and now the Republicans have no reason not to end this here and now and get their nominee. The only reason you didn't go nuclear for SCOTUS was there was no SCOTUS nominee, so you would just do it next time one came up.
Seriously, you still don't get that? You are losing this because DEMOCRATS are the short sighted party. Not only that, but Republicans didn't go nuclear for Bush BECAUSE they wanted to preserve the filibuster. The facts constantly contradict your partisan rhetoric