To say the least, RBG’s death is disruptive
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Here are my takeaways from last night’s chatter:
1. Roes v. Wade is on the ballot again.
Politely stated, the make-up of the SCOTUS will surpass COVID and law & order as the most important issue. That will rally the evangelicals (for Trump) and the pro-choice crowd (to Biden).
My hunch: The pro choice crowd is already in Biden’s camp. Evangelicals will go from lukewarm on Trump to “hold your nose” when voting.
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2. Trump will certainly go forward with a quick nomination, probably pre-vetted Amy Coney Barrett.
For Trump, it’s a manhood issue and it puts his legacy is at stake.
The Dems will “Kavanaugh” her for sure. But doing so, will rally some suburban women back to Trump.
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3. Election voting issues will largely be determined by lower courts
Late & questionable mail-in ballots will be this election’s hanging chads that determine who wins.
It’s very unlikely that confirmation can happen before or soon after the election.
So, any issues that make it to the SCOTUS are likely to score a 4-4 tie … with CJ Roberts voting with the liberals.
That means that lower court decisions will stand.
Trump’s lower court-loading may work to his advantage
Venue shopping will key. Expect the Dems to overload the liberal 9th circuit.
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4. Confirmation hangs with Collins & Romney
Romney hates Trump and vote against any nomination … even one that is completely consistent with his few moral principles.
Collins will likely lose her election because she cast the deciding vote for Kavanaugh.
Losing frees her to vote her conscience and gives her a chance to stick it to the Maine voters who rejected her.
Ironically, Trump may benefit from a Collins’ loss.
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This is going to be very interesting….
The Homa Files 
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