> 3. The modern Senate under McConnell appears wholly uninterested in passing legislation of any kind, and is almost exclusively dedicated to approving judges n

> 3. The modern Senate under McConnell appears wholly uninterested in passing legislation of any kind, and is almost exclusively dedicated to approving judges nominated by conservatives This is arguably close to an optimal strategy for the GOP. If current demographic trends translate to the ballot box, the GOP may be less successful in future elections, at least in the near term. If a large number of GOP federal judges can be appointed for life to the bench, this puts in place at least a beachhead from which conservative economic and social policy from judicial activism can check any potential liberal influence from legislative or executive branches.