Democrats don’t want to confirm anyone to the Supreme Court until after 2020 election
Democrats have an endgame in mind when it comes to thwarting Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, revealed as much in an interview this week.
Speaking to Politico, Hirono said Senate Democrats will try to keep retired Justice Anthony Kennedy’s seat vacant until after the 2020 elections, should Kavanaugh’s confirmation ultimately fail. That task will be much easier if they manage to recapture control of the upper chamber, which some analysts believe is quickly becoming a stronger possibility. Continue reading










