1. Conventional "wisdom" in politics is almost always wrong. That's what Mitch McConnell & Co. tried to push on @realDonaldTrump with this SCOTUS pick. They want Trump to pick the most D.C.-friendly nominee. As far as the smartest pick electorally...
2. As far as the smartest pick electorally, this isn't even a choice. Not that I'm expressing a personal opinion, but there's only one candidate who passes the age, base excitement, ideological litmus tests, etc, and forces the Democrats to make a very, very unpopular argument.
3. Updating this now that we are getting closer to #ScotusPick & b/c it's worth pointing out. Listen to and read the reactions. There's only one candidate who 1) won't tick off some wing of his base 2) meets a litmus test and 3) sets a political trap for his opposition. Clearly.
