The upcoming election poses a pivotal moment for the U.S. Supreme Court, with potential changes to the current conservative supermajority depending on retirements and election outcomes.
If the Senate is controlled by the opposition, a Supreme Court vacancy could remain unfilled for extensive periods, raising concerns about judicial nominations in the current polarized environment.
The Merrick Garland situation exemplified how Senate Republicans have leveraged their power to block judicial nominees, demonstrating a clear shift in political norms surrounding confirmations.
The contrasting approaches taken by Republicans after the sudden deaths of Justices Scalia and Ginsburg highlight the evolving strategies used to influence the Supreme Court's composition.
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