I don't think it's a "new" political flashpoint. RBG was 87, with cancer, it's not a surprise.
McConnell has certainly laid plans for an attempt to force a crony through as quickly as possible before the election. Hopefully it won't happen before Trump gets flushed.
Doesn't need to happen before election - whoever wins the election, the current folks will be in office until January. They can press this forward before or after the election.
McConnell has certainly laid plans for an attempt to force a crony through as quickly as possible before the election. Hopefully it won't happen before Trump gets flushed.