I do understand that the republicans showed no backbone and no resistance. Some of them bluntly state that elections have consequences and the Pres should be allowed his choices. I get that, but it's a shame the democrats don't share the same belief.
All I was commenting on was if Romney was president, he would not have nominated this judge, so the issue of Republican squishiness would be moot. However, I am under no illusion that Romney's nominee would have been sterling, but better as a whole. Republican presidents have not done the best job of nominating judges - particularly on the Supreme Court, so yes, I see your point - this is a marginal thing.
There isn’t enough time for re-training and re-certification of election judges because the rules for this election have already been set vis.a.vis Voter ID.
Early voting begins in 4 days, with a weekend sandwiched in.