[COBOL2Java]

That was then, and this is now. Obama’s going to nominate someone as fast as you can imagine (Jarrett’s probably had the paperwork in a file for quite some time), and McConnell’s going to grab his knees and bend over backwards to fast-track the new Justice.

This isn’t your father’s political environment any more.

[Alberta's Child]

McConnell isn't that stupid. If the Republicans buckle on this one then they're going to lose not only the presidential election but every close Senate election ... because conservative voters are likely to stay home in disturbingly large numbers.

I think this turn of events is going to have stronger implications on the Republican presidential race than anything else.