Using the filibuster to somehow keep the next nominee from being AS far right as Gorsuch wouldn't matter (or even work). ...
As opposed to a small percentage shot to protect the Court from going much harder right in the future? Doesn't seem worth it.https://twitter.com/poliscisara/status/849094296175349763 …
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Simply the fact that it will be the 5th young (if replacing AMK) or 6th overall conservative on the bench will mean it's game over.
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Well, Thomas is not young, but likely has a good while left, if doesn't care to retire.
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What if it contributes to a wave in '18 & '20? Filibuster rules could change whenever R's want anyway.
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Wouldn't McConnell just nuke it then?
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Filibuster reads as: Ds having spine & gaining momentum of another political success (ACA, Muslim Ban, crap DT polls) & Rs reactive& arcane.
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It. Is . Gone. There is no saving it for another day.
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If you lose your seat, probability of blocking a future nominee really goes down...hard to predict future on either front, but not crazy
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