Cornyn and McConnell will give Obama whatever he wants.
I don’t know how anyone can pretend Obama won’t spring to take advantage of the situation. Of course he will. He’ll probably twist the arm of Congress and try to make a ‘deal’ that he’ll concede on a certain piece of legislation if they’ll confirm his pet pick. Then of course, Ryan and McConnell will push through a confirmation (like Obama dupes) and Obama will go back on his word.
Is there a provision for the Supreme Court to operate with a vacancy? Or, does all work come to a stop now?
The USSC started out with 1 Chief and 5 Justices for a long time. I seem to recall an FDR plan, called the “Court Packing Plan” where he wanted up to 15 justices + chief. Somewhere they added three more to create an odd number.
AFAIK, Obama getting his pick of three of nine IS court packing and I will not stand for it. I don’t care what we have to do to stop this, but we most certainly must.
I think you are 100% spot-on with your analysis of the situation here. We must be prepared to light up the phones/inboxes of our Senators, with whatever Obama tries. Because he is going to try to get a nominee through. Guaranteed.
Is there a provision for the Supreme Court to operate with a vacancy? Or, does all work come to a stop now?
There is precedent for the SC to operate with only 8 justices, but this isn't going to stop Obama and his minions. We must be prepared to fight come Tuesday. I believe he's going to nominate someone then. We must not let this happen. We must remind our Senators (especially those of us who live in Red/Purple states), that we have had ENOUGH of capitulation! We will not stand for GOPe "business as usual" NOT in this situation!
We must fight for this; or else the election itself is meaningless. If the SC is stacked with leftist justices, this country is done. D-O-N-E, done!