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Thought experiment: In 2017 Senate Dems filibustered Gorsuch. McConnell responded with nuclear option; GOP united behind it. Straight party-line vote, 52-48: SCOTUS filibuster eliminated. 1/4
Remember some Dems said, no, let's don't filibuster Gorsuch, force McConnell to go nuclear. Gorsuch has too much support; seat is straight 1-for-1 replacement of conservative Justice Scalia. Not right time. 2/4
Some Dems: Let's wait. If there's another nominee, might be more divisive. Could be Trump trying to replace liberal or swing Justice Kennedy. We can filibuster then; GOP might not be united enough to support nuclear option. 3/4
But Schumer filibustered Gorsuch, McConnell went nuclear. Deed was done. Now, had Dems waited, would 51-vote GOP majority be united enough to eliminate SCOTUS filibuster for Kavanaugh? 4/4 End.
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