While i could see us having trouble replacing either of the two liberals at this point, I don’t think the republicans in the senate now would balk at a solid conservative replacing either Thomas or Alito, as it would not change the balance of power.
We got Kennedy replaced this quickly.
LOL! Watch them. Voting to confirm a new Supreme Court justice weeks before the election would kill any chances McSally, Collins, and Gardner have for reelection. The politics could cost the GOP in other areas as well; McConnell sat on a seat for months to deny Obama an appointment in an election year so the hypocrisy of filling these would create an incredible political storm.
We got Kennedy replaced this quickly.
Kennedy wasn't replaced in a presidential election year.