Neil Gorsuch

[GMDino]

(03-24-2017, 10:56 AM)michaelsean Wrote: Politically it seems they can't just pretend Merrick Garland didn't happen.  And thinking long term doesn't seem to be a trait shared by many up there on The Hill.

Years ago when I voted for McCain over Obama it was because Bush stole (IMHO) his nomination in 2000...not because I wanted Sara Palin that close to being POTUS.

I'd respect the Dems if they said "We don't dislike the current nominee, but we cannot in good conscience vote for him when the previous nominee never even got a hearing due to political games played by our colleagues in the Republican party."

Then vote no, he passes through anyway probably, and they made their point.

I'm with Matt.  This is no different than if there was no opening on the court.  It will stay the same for now.