If Kavanaugh is indeed confirmed by sometime next week, there are going to be some Democratic strategists rather pleased, tho quietly, that there is not a vacant SupCo seat on Election Day.
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I actually think it’s the converse: the losing side will win politically. Republicans because an open seat w/a Coney Barrett nomination (who the base wanted in the first place) motivates turnout at a time when there is an enthusiasm gap. And conversely, suburban women will be
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That much angrier and more motivated if he makes it onto the Court in spite of allegations. I realize that’s counter to the conventional wisdom, but given how many close races you could have, it doesn’t take a lot to flip, say, 5 House seats or 2 Senate seats.
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And to be clear: I mean Kavanaugh losing a vote for the first scenario vs. withdrawing.
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Interesting. Could be right.
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you are so nice to us!
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Dear Sir (or Madame), You may be right. Sincerely yours, HL Mencken
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