Assume the vote is 5 to 4 and Trump wins. A Ginsburg recusal would not affect the outcome.
Assume the vote is 5 to 4 and Trump loses. A Ginsburg recusal would yield a 4 to 4 decision and the lower court ruling would stand. Trump would still lose.
Bottom line: Why are we wringing our hands about a Ginsburg recusal.
Last sentence of the article, if you want to save time....
“I don’t expect Justice Ginsburg to recuse herself. But her *campaign* comments about Trump’s campaign look even worse in hindsight.”
Last sentence of the article, if you want to save time....
“I don’t expect Justice Ginsburg to recuse herself. But her *campaign* comments about Trump’s campaign look even worse in hindsight.”