The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18 has immediately put a nomination to the Court at the center of political debate. A new Marquette Law School Poll, conducted nationwide Sept. 8-15, finds that before Justice Ginsburg’s death, 48 percent of respondents […] Read more »
Trump’s Supreme Court pick would be a risk — for himself and the country
President Trump is poised to remake the Supreme Court. Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, the court was divided 5-4 in favor of conservatives — and if Team Trump can nominate someone and get her through the Senate confirmation process in the next couple of months, it’ll be tipped 6-3 in […] Read more »
Democrats keep edge in fight for Senate amid growing GOP headache
It was April 20, almost five months ago to the day, when I wrote that “while the fight for Senate control in November is a toss-up, I’d probably put a pinkie on the scale for Democrats right now.” The fight for the Senate is still uncertain, but that pinkie quickly […] Read more »
Americans Want Winner of November Election to Pick Ginsburg’s Replacement
This release features findings from a national online survey of 1,000 registered voters conducted September 19-21, 2020. • A majority say the election winner should nominate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s replacement.• Mitch McConnell is unpopular and a majority oppose him bringing a nominee for a vote in the Senate before Election […] Read more »
Partisan Reaction To Loss Of Ginsburg Shows How Much Else Has Been Lost
Rarely in American history has the death of anyone other than a sitting president unleashed so much political anxiety as the passing of U.S. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With all the grief her death caused for millions — and all the respectful tributes that poured in, even from adversaries – […] Read more »
What to Expect in the 2020 Elections
Political prognostication, by Bruce Mehlman of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas CONT. — pdf Read more »