The president nominates and the senate gives consent. If the Republicans have the necessary votes, the nominee is confirmed. If they don’t have enough votes, the nomination can be delayed or stopped completely. However, they probably have the votes. Sorry Dems, but that’s how it works.
Oh, as to the so called hypocrisy of not taking up Obama’s last nominee, that’s all about having the necessary votes, too. There’s no requirement for the senate to act within a given period of time. The Dems didn’t have enough votes—due to the expressed will of American voters at the ballot box—so the Dems couldn’t get their nominee through the process. Again, it’s as simple as that.
Conservatives, you see, tend to believe in the rule of law. We don’t make it up as we go or throw tantrums when we don’t get our way.
Schumer said, "My @SenateGOP colleagues should follow the rule they set in 2016 not to consider a SCOTUS nominee in an election year."
This was in reference to a PRESIDENTIAL election year, not mid-terms Chuck.
Wrong again.
Without ,McStain they have 50 votes and Pence as the tie breaker. Look for a quick confirmation of whoever Trump nominates.