Would be an odd choice to trigger a leadership shakeup (not to mention free-for-all special) in the midst of a languishing legislative year.
...And for that and the "partisan" reason, I don't think he gets it. But maybe I'm thinking too rationally.
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He definitely doesn't, but in strictly utilitarian terms you're causing more problems than you're solving with the pick.
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Also gives them 1 fewer vote when they already can only give away 2 votes. Bet Susan Collins would hate that appointment.
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Abbott would appoint placeholder upon vacancy pending special. Still ties his hands bigly during confirmation process.
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Maybe it gets turned around immediately & they only go a few days with 51. But do they want 2 potentially competitive elections in Texas?
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