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Originally posted by Retro
While I agree with wanting a very liberal justice to be appointed, it's still a risk. Hillary isn't a guarantee yet. Kasich could challenge her if there's a brokered convention and the GOP gets behind him - or Romney, since at a contested convention that's entirely possible. She'd crush Cruz, but Trump is a strange beast with pretty unpredictable appeal - he could actually very narrowly win, or get crushed in a massive landslide.
Plus, Merrick is such a good man and I can't help but feel for him after watching him actually get emotional during his speech. He doesn't deserve to end up just a political pawn, and he's one of the most qualified men out there for the job.
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I agree that nothing is done; many variables on the GOP side could change the dynamic of the GE come November. Whilst I am confident of Clinton's chances agains Cruz and Trump (his words will definitely come back to bite in the GE), Kasich's popularity in Ohio is disconcerting.
I like Merrick. The announcement was great. But... I feel like this is a major opportunity to tip the court in favour of the Liberals. It means Abortion, Gun laws, Criminal justice reform, anti-discrimination, campaign finance reform have a better shot. Merrick may have to be the necessary sacrifice. If he gets confirmed before the GE, good on him. But all signs point against. And if he isn't, Obama should withdraw the nomination, as he then has the leverage.
The irony is that Hillary won the "confederate" states because of the black vote. 
Neveda, Iowa, and Missouri also weren't confederate states. (MO was a border state)
I thought 3/15 was Hillary's last good day?! 
Is McCain facing a primary challenge?
