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Chief Joe's avatar

I think the question would have come sooner. If McConnell refused to fill slot she could just stay. But it would have been a little harder I think Collins and murkowski would have folded.

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TZReader's avatar

Maybe. But I think that a lot of us were just learning what McConnell and the Republicans were willing to do to control the Supreme Court.

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NLTownie's avatar

What is the point of having this discussion? RBG didnтАЩt resign in time. That ship sailed years ago in political time, at least. Shoulda coulda mighta etc. Done and dusted. Really - what is there to be gained by going through the argument when there are so many more pressingly practical issues? One of the тАЬwhat ifsтАЭ of history.

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TZReader's avatar

Please feel free to ignore what I have to say. I promise to return the favor.

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NLTownie's avatar

If that is what you want. Except I really do wonder why it gets brought up. I agree she should have resigned earlier but thatтАЩs 20 20 hindsight. Maybe itтАЩs an object lesson for future similar situation or a really good argument for term limits for Supreme Court appointments.

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