[lewislynn]

What is really not noticed here is that everyone, including McConnell, Obama and all the other Democrats, thought (knew?) it was a foregone conclusion the Republicans would confirm Garland if he came up for a vote.

In other words, Republicans wouldn't agree to Garland's confirmation because it was someone Obama put forth.

Really?. Then why were they pushing so hard for a vote?

[mdmathis6]

The senate would never have confirmed Garland had he come up to a vote. They just saved some time and also allowed Garland a little saving of face!