[Awgie]

Going with just 51 votes now will clear the path for using the same process when the next SC opening happens. The next one may well be a lib. POTUS DJT naming a conservative to replace Ginsberg (please!) Will be a much bigger fight. Easier to use 51 when then, if the precedent is set now.

[zeestephen]

Re: “We understand that Schumer is just trying to appease his party's far-left, Trump-loathing base.”

I disagree.

Schumer is a hard line Leftist who devoutly believes in a hard line Leftist agenda.