Quote:Republicans are in for a rude awakening if they think they'll get a more palatable nominee from President Hillary Clinton.   If I were they, I would ratify this guy and leave it at that.  

 

A Republican congress will not approve a far-left candidate if Hillary Clinton wins the WH. The only way she could get a far-left SCJ in is if congress flips Democrat. I could see the Republican congress capitulating though and eventually confirming a guy like Garland if Hillary Clinton wins. Maybe not though, and if the Republican congressmen have guts, we might not see a replacement SCJ for years (assuming Hillary Clinton wins the WH). I don't believe there could be enough outrage generated by not confirming the SCJ that could cost a Republican congressman their seat since there is a lot of public support from Republicans and Independents in blocking a left or center-left candidate.

 

What happens if Clinton wins and the Republican congress chooses not to nominate any of her picks? That could be a huge battle.

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