Once again, the fate of civilized society rests in the hands of Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins

[oberliner]

Donald Trump is going to get a second Supreme Court pick, and there’s nothing Democrats can do to stop him.

There are, however, two people who can. And they may be willing to put a leash on the president and his worst excesses: Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.

When it comes to confirming a Supreme Court justice, Republicans hold all the cards. They control the House and also enjoy a 51-49 majority in the Senate. But Collins and Murkowski could flip that advantage if they choose. And they have shown a willingness to flex that muscle.

Remember, it was around this time last year that Republicans tried to slam through a Trumpcare bill that would have gutted coverage for preexisting conditions, eliminated funding for Planned Parenthood and cut healthcare to the poor — among a host of other monstrosities that betrayed a lack of basic human decency.

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-ol-enter-the-fray-once-again-the-fate-of-civilized-1530202136-htmlstory.html

[still_one]

1. Pure wishful thinking.

[manor321]

2. They will vote for the nominee. n/t

[hatrack]

3. Civilized Society - it was fun while it lasted . .

[bullwinkle428]

4. Anyone with a working brain think these clowns will do the right thing?

[madaboutharry]

5. Even if they voted no on the nominee, it won't matter.

Joe Manchin, Joe Donnelly, and Heidi Heitkamp will vote yes. Just watch. The SC nominee will get at least 51 votes.

[msongs]

6. we already know what happens when "good germans" do nothing nt