From JULY 1: BTRTN: How the GOP Vision of Conservative Supreme Court Dominance Could Fall Apart

[tgards79]

Looking mighty prescient now:
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2018/07/how-gop-vision-of-conservative-supreme.html

"There is little the Democrats can do to prevent this from happening. But that does not mean this path does not face obstacles that could derail it – perhaps quickly. Let’s take a look at the many ways the GOP dream could still unravel.

The Fumble

The first hurdle is to nominate a candidate without a blemish, one who can actually make it through the confirmation process. Finding nick-free nominees is surprisingly difficult, and modern GOP presidents are particularly bad at it..."

[SWBTATTReg]

1. These guys (the repugs) haven't shown an ounce of governing abilities what so ever. If ...

anything, they have shown the world and country just how incompetent they truly are.

[tgards79]

2. Totally...

...agree with that. They are simply about 50 votes. That's their governing principle.

[Nitram]

3. "Finding nick-free nominees is surprisingly difficult" It's not that difficult. #1 Don't nominate

anyone with extensive political experience. #2 Particularly not someone who worked in the White House. #3 Don't forget to ask their high school and college classmates about their party habits.

[tgards79]

4. Hard to argue with that...

Trump got lucky with Gorsuch...