RGB has passed away

[djbird]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thehill.co ... dies%3Famp

[xerts1911]

Now all we have to do is get Trump back in the house to appoint a new one

[smithers599]

So now the question is how quickly Trump can get a replacement appointed and confirmed.
Personally, I think he should be respectful and wait 24 hours before announcing his appointment. But if he does it in the next five minutes, I will forgive him.

Get both plugs and muffs ready for the liberal outrage and Trump hatred.

[Ben7]

Dems will drag their feet, especially this close to an election. No way we’re getting it through in the next 6 weeks.

[TheAccountant]

Agreed. Better hope the polls are wrong and the Dems don't take the WH and Senate or the next appointee is going to be a complete disaster for decades to come.

[Cbvanb]

Dems will drag their feet, especially this close to an election. No way we’re getting it through in the next 6 weeks.

My bet is Trump starts the fight now, just to distract the dems. Man is this going to be entertaining. That old shrew refused to retire for political reasons, so her death should be handled the same way.

[Ben7]

Dems will drag their feet, especially this close to an election. No way we’re getting it through in the next 6 weeks.

My bet is Trump starts the fight now, just to distract the dems. Man is this going to be entertaining. That old shrew refused to retire for political reasons, so her death should be handled the same way.

Completely agree. Side note, since 1975, the average time from nomination to senate vote is 67 days.

[Pale Rider]

I just can't wait to see all the Dims lose their f**king minds. Reminder, Trump and the current Senate are in place until January no matter what happens Nov 3rd. There should be plenty of time to get a new Justice in there.

[nvgdude]

Prior to TV and the internet. Justices were confirmed in under a week.

There is no constitutional requirement to drag it out, it's just done so senators can posture before the cameras.

And even if he loses, Trump is still president until January 20, and the Senate can confirm until the new Senate is sworn in on the 3rd of January.

Smart move is to name a nominee by the end of next week.

[Pale Rider]

[Rock Hardson]

[AR-15Man]

I'm not exactly celebrating...well I am, but...

Either they try and ram though a new justice before the election and it becomes the most contested and vicious confirmation in history, or they wait till after the election and this has significant repercussions in terms of voter turnout. What a mess, you can expect riots. I was really hoping the old B!t%H was going to live till next year.

At least she can vote by mail now.

[was21]

.... cue the music from The Wizard of Oz?

Too soon?

[smithers599]

.... cue the music from The Wizard of Oz?

Too soon?

Definitely too soon. We should wait a decent interval.
...
,,,
(three, two, one)
OK, now.

"Ding Dong..."

[smithers599]

McConnell could get it rammed through before the election. Dems would scream bloody murder, but as William Shakespeare said, "F___ 'em."