Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social

I'm not naive, and Rs are more committed now to blocking every Dem judge than they used to be - the days of an R senate waving in Stephen Breyer are over. But Rs kicking and screaming and refusing to confirm any justice for four years wouldn't have been feasible.

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The Silvered Spherical Ideal Median Voter @swolecialism.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 22:13 UTC

Especially after a loss to Clinton. They'd have held out a while, but a couple would have broken ranks in time.

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