Has anyone else noted how many Democrats use the phrase "WHEN you're on the Court" in

[Atticus]

their questioning of Barrett?

Are we accepting her as a new Justice?

Why should any Republican even consider sticking their neck out by straying from Mitch's pasture if "even the Democrats" think will undoubtedly be approved?

Do I know it is highly likely that she will be approved? Of course.

Do I want to accept that as inevitable? Hell, no.

Do I care if you call me unrealistic? Hell, no.

[DonaldsRump]

1. Our time is coming

This is just a raw power play by the Reputincans and Trump. We'll be avenged soon enough.

[beachbumbob]

2. its forming the question and need a chill. If Mitch has 50 GOP votes, its over any way

when the vote moves to the floor which it will

[Statistical]

3. because she will be confirmed.

Every Republican will vote for her. Literally nothing she could say in this "hearing" will have any impact on the vote.

Feel free to not accept it as inevitable but it is. If by some miracle something prevents the final vote prior to the election they will just railroad here though in the lame duck session.

[Atticus]

5. I simply believe that there is such a thing as "self-fulfilling prophesy" and I don't want to cut

The Dark Side any slack.

[Statistical]

6. It isn't a self fulfilling prophecy it is called simple math and votes.

Was Trump convicted from the senate or not?
Was Gorsuch confirmed by the senate or not?
Was Kavinaugh confirmed by the senate or not?
Were the Trump taxcuts for billionaires approved by the senate or not?

How many votes do you need to see to believe Mitch has the votes and the Republicans will vote by party lines.

[FBaggins]

4. Yes... those Democrats are accepting that she will be the new justice

More than one of them has said as much (i.e., that there's no way to stop her nomination).

[Mike 03]

7. Wouldn't saying "If you're confirmed" just be playing along with this charade?

By the way, I suggested Dems not even attend this fiasco, because it doesn't deserve legitimization. But I lost that battle, and we are where we are.

[Atticus]

11. "---not even attend---"? Some call that approach "rolling over" and many Republicans count

on us to use it.

"The fight's not over until one party can't---or won't--- get up".

[redstatebluegirl]

8. There is not a damn thing we can do to stop this. That is the bottom line.

[Iwasthere]

10. And Gore couldn't have done anything... oh wait

... we should think outside the box

[Tommy_Carcetti]

9. Sometimes you have to punt for better field position.

Nobody wants to punt, but sometimes its the only realistic option.