Now the POTUS has to lay the case out tonight for a legitimate confirmation process without delay, stalling, etc and the right of the nominee to have an up/down vote. If he does this well on prime time then he will have hampered the democrats somewhat as the public will support the process to it's conclusion, imo.
The Bully Pulpit is his tonight and hopefully he'll use it to it's fullest.
"... the bully pulpit tonight..."
You're absolutely right to make this pertinent observation.
Praying NOW.