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Of course, the fear that democrats may take both the presidency and the senate might motivate senate republicans to make a deal now, since there's a nonzero cha

by x0x0 11y ago

Of course, the fear that democrats may take both the presidency and the senate might motivate senate republicans to make a deal now, since there's a nonzero chance an immediate deal comes with maximal leverage.

spinlock 11y ago
I just don't see republicans as that cautious.
- x0x0 11y ago
  Nor do I in general, but Mitch McConnell is. He strongly prefers a nominee constrained by Grassley rather than by Manchin. For the immediate future, even a 4-4 court is a marked improvement from the pov of democrats.