The Democrats will try to drag this out as long as possible and dirty up anybody that is nominated. That is why it is important to place a recess appointee in the position immediately. Keep the Democrats for winning crucial 4-4 split decisions out of the 9th circuit. Roberts should be the the fifth vote but I fear he is compromised.
The Dims have no power to delay her replacement.
Trump should find the control files on Roberts and charge him for whatever crimes he did, and get someone better.