The short list is getting VERY short.
But certain members of the Senate Judicial Committee are already sharpening their spears and digging DEEP into oppositional research to hurl at whoever gets picked.
Expect Chameleon Harris to be the most aggressive of the inquisition minions of the Deep State, and to lead the charge. They are going to have to get their licks in pretty fast.
Yes. If McConnell is half as smart as I think he is, he will skip the judicial committee and take up the nomination directly for a confirmation vote. Especially since the apparently- leading candidate was just vetted two or Three years ago. ( alternatively: hold and complete committee hearing in one afternoon period).