You both make solid points, but I'm inclined to agree with @iDirectorX that the Democrats/liberals look clueless when they argue from a position that implies they believe at any level that McConnell is honorable and not at his core a gangster.
I think @iDirectorX hits the nail on the head by describing McConnell as a "con man." He didn't just steal a Supreme Court seat. He conned the public and the Democrats.
I recall Obama & the Dems' misguided hashtag "#doyourjob." McConnell *was* doing his job. He was pulling a long con.
"Let the people decide" was like the "give me money and you'll meet my gorgeous sister" scam. Hell, the GOP even *admitted* they had no intention of living up to their end of the bargain before Trump was even elected -- when everyone thought HRC would likely win.
So Democrats look foolish showing up wondering when they're going to meet McConnell's hot sister while he's already cleaned out their bank account.
It's not normalizing McConnell's corruption to call him out on it, as Obama should've done in 2016: "McConnell is stealing a SCOTUS and he's conning moderates into thinking there's a principle behind it."
McConnell has the power to confirm a justice, so he will. Just as he had the power to deny hearings for one. The only way to stop him is to actively pressure Collins or any other Republican who could swing from the majority on this.
