Merrick Garland’s nomination was blocked by the Republican controlled senate to make way for Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination. It appears the USA is headed for an extended period of conservative leanings decisions. How might this affect the future and roll back the past? Might save Trump’s bacon if he’s eventually ousted from government - something that may not happen even if he loses the election. As a Canadian watching USA these last few years - its a shit show down there.
Here’s the quick story on how Republican controlled senate blocked Obama’s nomination so Trump could nominate Neil Gorsuch.
Supreme Court nominations creating a crisis for Democrats. Democrats powerless
Here’s an overview and graphic of the supreme court’s ideological leaning over time:
