First, we have to win at least one, preferably all three, of the remaining Senate races. If the Dims get to 58, they will court Joe Lieberman to stay with them. Sanders will stay, regardless, giving them 60 with Lieberman.
From a practical POV, they have a cloture guaranteeing majority of votes with just 56 Dims plus Sanders, because of the liberal Republicans who will vote with them on key issues, like USSC justices (read: abortion issue).
What that means is that ANY USSC opening will likely result in a more liberal replacement. Think one to three Ginsbergs.
But for other issues, if the Dims don’t get a full 60 member caucus, they won’t be able to shove us around on everything, just the most important things. Small comfort, huh?
Is there any way to communicate directly with the justices? Email, website... any kind of forum?