[compuguru]

Perhaps, then, McConnell could recess the Senate and Trump could make a recess appointment.

ACB would then be on the court if the election went sideways.

I like your thinking. I was imagining a chess game where the opponent puts your King in check, confident that the next move will be checkmate. And then you move your Rook. His face falls...

[Excuse_Me]

ACB would then be on the court if the election went sideways.

She would only be on the court for 2 years until the 118th Congress convenes in 2023, not for a lifetime appointment Then the seat would be vacant, and the then current president could nominate whomsoever he wishes. That candidate would have to be approved by the Senate.