Because with a new nominee the approval process will extend past the mid-terms. There is a better than average chance that the Republicans will lose control of Congress, which makes the approval process a lot harder.
The Republicans see a decade+ control of the Supreme Court as a greater prize than a bit of flak at the mid-terms.
No worries. Democrats will just pack the court when they're in power again.
There's an element in America that's proving your Constitution is outdated. You have to ask yourselves, if America's system of government is the best in the world, then why does nobody else use it?
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I'm not republican, but I have often wondered the same thing... literally at this point pick anyone else.
Why? No one better than Kavanaugh.
Why?
Kavanaugh is an excellent candidate, is highly qualified with an impeccable record in his 30 year career
No need, the FBI cleared Kavanaugh.
Because with a new nominee the approval process will extend past the mid-terms. There is a better than average chance that the Republicans will lose control of Congress, which makes the approval process a lot harder.
The Republicans see a decade+ control of the Supreme Court as a greater prize than a bit of flak at the mid-terms.
No worries. Democrats will just pack the court when they're in power again.
There's an element in America that's proving your Constitution is outdated. You have to ask yourselves, if America's system of government is the best in the world, then why does nobody else use it?
There is ZERO reason to. The Dems have shown that they are an AMERICAN DISGRACE. (And the world's worst sore losers)
Att GOP B4 COUNTRY, Kavanaugh isn't a good choice because of something he wrote in his yearbook when he was 17? Are you an idiot?
Trump will, just as soon as another justice leaves the Court.
They will, when Ginsberg leaves the bench
They are not sure another judge would be willing to take away women;s rights.