The first thing all Dems need to do is get a firm mental grip on the new rules.
McConnell annihilated every norm of the nomination process to deny Garland a hearing or vote and steal the Court for a generation.
If you play by the old rules, you're playing a fool's game.
McConnell annihilated every norm of the nomination process to deny Garland a hearing or vote and steal the Court for a generation.
If you play by the old rules, you're playing a fool's game.
The second thing is to lock down all Dem votes.
When Gorsuch was confirmed McConnell had one more vote than he does now (Luther Strange).
Locking in all 49 Ds as nays shifts the focus to Collins, Murkowski, Flake and others and gives McConnell no margin for error.
When Gorsuch was confirmed McConnell had one more vote than he does now (Luther Strange).
Locking in all 49 Ds as nays shifts the focus to Collins, Murkowski, Flake and others and gives McConnell no margin for error.
There's no procedural silver bullet. The most important Q is whether Ds have the will to fight against overturning Roe v. Wade in an election year where women are driving Dems' strength.
They have 49 votes - McConnell can only lose 2 incl McCain.
Lock down 49 & fight like hell.
They have 49 votes - McConnell can only lose 2 incl McCain.
Lock down 49 & fight like hell.
