Why the Price of a New Justice May Be More Than the GOP Can Afford

FIX ISN’T IN—YET

A vote before the election puts McConnell’s majority—and Trump’s presidency—at risk. So does a vote after a Biden win. This fight is winnable.

Special Correspondent

Published Sep. 21 2020 4:42AM EDT

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Do not despair. It’s not Joe Biden or Chuck Schumer who have huge political hurdles to jump here, but Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. Yes, those people are despicable and will do anything.

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

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Why the Price of a New Justice May Be More Than the GOP Can Afford

A vote before the election puts McConnell’s majority—and Trump’s presidency—at risk. So does a vote after a Biden win. This fight is winnable.

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Michael Tomasky