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How would the possibility of the Democrats reclaiming control of the Senate this year throw a monkey wrench into things, if at all?  It would seem to me that the GOP's hold on the Senate is tenuous at best, and hopefully they realize that.

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That would depend on whether the Republicans become afraid that the loss would be so catastrophic that it would produce a filibuster proof majority for the Democrats. Although not impossible, it is very unlikely. For a party that has professed the desire to shrink government to the point where it can be drowned in a bathtub, having the Supreme Court shrink to 8 or less members may be preferable to having a healthy moderate court or at least to  being seen allowing such a thing.

[82 Card]

How would the possibility of the Democrats reclaiming control of the Senate this year throw a monkey wrench into things, if at all?  It would seem to me that the GOP's hold on the Senate is tenuous at best, and hopefully they realize that.

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That would depend on whether the Republicans become afraid that the loss would be so catastrophic that it would produce a filibuster proof majority for the Democrats. Although not impossible, it is very unlikely. For a party that has professed the desire to shrink government to the point where it can be drowned in a bathtub, having the Supreme Court shrink to 8 or less members may be preferable to having a healthy moderate court or at least to  being seen allowing such a thing.