The Supreme Court Nomination Race: Trump's Chance to Impact the Judiciary

With the untimely death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the United States is facing a critical moment in its judicial system. President Donald Trump is set to nominate a successor, and the question on everyone's mind is: how fast can he appoint a new Justice to the Supreme Court?

Trum Parkinson: Nominating and Confirming a New Justice

President Trump has the right to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice. The end of it. A written guarantee that the nominated Justice will be confirmed by the Senate is not explicitly stated. However, with the Republican Party in control of the Senate, the path to confirmation is likely to be smooth.

How Fast Can Trump Act?

Considering the urgency and political implications, Trump could potentially appoint and confirm a new Justice in a matter of days. In theory, it could be as swift as one day if the Senate wants to rush the process. Similar to the confirmation of two Justices in just over a month (33 days for one Justice), a new nominee could be confirmed before the 2020 election.

Current Political Climate

Trump is the President until January 20, 2021, whether he is re-elected or not. He will indeed appoint a Justice, and everyone should take a deep breath, relax, and get over it. The whole situation should be deconstructed to its essence. Mountains out of molehills! It is what it is, and getting over it will help in dealing with the reality at hand.

The Ethics and Politics of the Nomination

Despite the political expediency, the appointment of a new Justice has raised ethical and moral concerns. Attempting to create a political advantage by exploiting the untimely death of a highly respected and admired Justice, such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is deeply troubling. Ginsburg was known for her outstanding contribution to American jurisprudence and basic decency. Her passing has left a hole that could be filled, but not with a tool of political manipulation.

The Senate and Political Obstacles

Democrats are likely to use all available rules to resist Trump's nomination, but they will face political realities. Senators like Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, who initially came out against the nomination, have received numerous calls from voters and financial pressures. Collins has already walked back her initial statement, while Murkowski, from a controversial family, is seen as a harder-to-manage politician. Mitt Romney, a weak sister in this context, is another obstacle. There is no obvious retiring senator willing to risk being banned from consulting work by stopping the process short of a Justice.

Conclusion

The confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice by President Trump before the election is highly likely, with odds greater than 95%. While the political process may seem swift and efficient, the ethical considerations and the impact on the judiciary must not be overlooked.

Key Takeaways

Trump has the power to nominate a new Justice. The Senate's confirmation process may be expedited. Political obstacles from Democrats may be overcome. Ethical considerations should guide decisions on the nomination.

Ultimately, the appointment of a new Justice is as much about politics as it is about the integrity of the judiciary. Trump and his supporters need to remember the importance of basic decency and good jurisprudence.