Trump called in Heitcamp and Donnelly (and I think one other D, thought I don’t know if it’s Manchin) for discussions. I think it went something like this:
“Joe/Heidi/Joe, if you vote for my USSC pick, I promise not to personally campaign against you this season.”
Now, several of these Ds voted for Kavanaugh, Kethledge, and Thapar for their current positions. I think Barrett got the fewest D crossovers.
I don’t think he should do those turds any favors, we need those seats. And there dilemma exists whether he campaigns against them or not.