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Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
I'm sure they will confirm him if he is indeed the kind of judge as has already been stated here (centrist-right).
Why risk losing in November and having Hillary nominate a left-leaner? Or worse (in their minds), win in November and wonder who the hell Trump might nominate?
After some initial posturing, they will confirm this guy if nothing outrageous comes to light about him during the inquiry.
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If Tom's idea is viable (if they lose, confirm him after the election but before everyone changes seats; if they win, deny him), they might do that. I don't know if that is really possible though, plus that strategy may actually cause them to do worse in the Congressional elections. So the smart play would seem to be confirm him and put it all behind them quickly. (And they may well prefer this candidate to one Donald puts up even if "they" win. Does a Trump win even count as a Republican win? He's an island to himself.)
