Remember Merrick Garland?

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All but forgotten this election season is President Barack Obama’s stalled nomination of Garland to the Supreme Court, which began its 2016 term earlier this month with only eight justices and its first vacancy in six years. The subject only made it into the penultimate question in the presidential town hall on Tuesday night—an afterthought in an election that has largely been a referendum on political personalities.

Far more than simply harming down-ballot Republicans, the implosion of Trump’s campaign may destroy the party’s hope of reshaping the nation’s highest court while it is fiercely divided on key voter issues, including abortion, campaign finance, and gun rights. Republican leaders refused to hold hearings on Garland’s nomination back in May until after the election, hoping a win in November would allow them to appoint a more conservative judge to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

But with Hillary Clinton ahead at least five points in recent polls, they may be more amenable to confirming Judge Garland in case she decides to nominate a more liberal candidate under pressure from the left. - New Republic

Best news on that subject we could possibly hope for, other than Republicans coming to their senses and doing their jobs; allowing confirmation hearings.

[Madam45for2923]

1. We need a full court in time for the election!!!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. If we win the Senate there will be instant lame duck hearings & confirmation. . . . . nt

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3. If that happens, PBO should immediately withdraw it as stale.

That would be awesome!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. Doesn't have to give a reason. Silently withdraw it & nominate more liberal Justice w HRC advice. nt

[bettyellen]

5. And submit someone more liberal!!

[canetoad]

9. Well, no

I don't think it would be awesome.

PBO is a man of integrity and honour and I believe he will keep his word.

[OnDoutside]

10. I think so too.

[napi21]

6. I think they'll leave it up to Hill, but with her agreement the Dems won't let a vote happen in the

lame duck. The nominee will be chosen by the NEW Madam President.

[Democat]

7. Republican Dilemma: Do we hate "the blacks" more or women more?

Either a black man or a white woman is likely going to appoint the next few Supreme Court justices.