I don’t think trump would go with a “sacrificial lamb” but if you’re implying that R’s are going to gain senate seats then i think you’re absolutely right ... and likely to replace a couple of RINO’s with conservatives too ... This group don’t match who i think are conservative leaders but i do respect opinions from Jim DeMint and Laura Ingram. I’m rather underwhelmed by this entire group of 7 or so finalists. much rather see a few heritage foundation originals in the group. I have some issues with all 7 of them but think Lee or Kavanaugh is worth supporting. Otherwise I’d rather hit the reject button and wait to try to get someone more “scalia-like”
I think President Trump is 5/6ths of the way through a challenging battle strategy where he and others are trying and succeeding to keep a precise order to victory.
However, his enemies are looking for any opportunity to counterattack with almost desperation, thrashing about.
The SCOTUS nominee is an important part, but so are the elections. Senator Cruz is looking to the *next* nominee by setting the groundwork Mike Lee, hopefully with a more Republican senate.
Breyer and Ginsburg maybe next, but tragically, justice Thomas’ name is also suggested. Yet must be considered in the strategy.