Sotomayor could give a great statement on the way out the door -- and remain a vital public voice after she's replaced.
Or she could risk losing the seat to the people she has scorn for.
Sure, but it might be important to find where Manchin and Sinema are at before doing so, because they both seem rather detached from reality it's not clear what they would do
Not sure replacements would be confirmed, but I think they could offer conditional resignations?
Forcing the issue with confirmation hearings could make abstract issues simple and concrete for voters. A stark difference, an important choice to be made.