It seems like the one thing that might get some purchase with a republican or two.

At least more so than anything else I've heard so far.

Especially if Mueller brings something in before nomination is confirmed.

In a way I'm starting to agree with that nitwit congressman yesterday just a little around the edges.

All along we were horrified but imagined (stupidly) that the Judicial would save us. Who could have thought all three branches would collapse to a thug like Trump?
Yet they would, and they have.

Now the only question is which way the military will flip.

MTracy probably knows more than me, but I'd guess that the upper level military brass will stay true to the rule of law, but on the ground, local PDs will go for Trump in red state areas. Which could be messy.

In any case, does anyone imagine, with all 3 branches swearing allegiance to him, that Trump would accept an election result that goes against his interests? Or bow to a subpoena, much less a criminal indictment? Or even hold an election ?

Or hesitate to declare Martial Law as needed to preserve his powers?

Huh?

It was the undocumented 17 year old HHS was not allowing to get an abortion.  Kavanaugh ruled against her.  And when the full court sided with her he dissented.  That's going to be a problem with the two republican women I would think.  

And I hope democrats can be made to understand as well as republicans do the importance of the court

Because this is one thing that will bring out the republican base.  

It's a gift for the republicans in the midterms.

Curious if there are any thoughts on any of these women.

Brett Kavanaugh, 53, of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar, 49, of the 6th Circuit

Amy Barrett, 46, of the 7th Circuit

Thomas Hardiman, 52, of the 3rd Circuit

Trump's reported Supreme Court finalists: Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Raymond Kethledge

Raymond Kethledge. Ann [ ] launched the opposition to Kethledge describing him as an open borders zealot who is weak on immigration law. Supporters have countered by asserting he is strong advocate of 2nd Amendment rights and have pointed out that he is a man who hunts, drinks beer out of a bottle, and carries a 40-caliber Glock for personal protection.

Kethledge is Anglican and attends weekly service at a church affiliated with the Anglican Church of North America. He was born in New Jersey and raised in Michigan where he attended a public school (i.e., common school) and later the University of Michigan Law School.

Brett Kavanaugh. He is the pick of prominent Trump supporters such as Laura Ingraham. Conservatives who support Kethledge are asserting Kavanaugh is weak on religious liberties and are citing numerous cases where they feel he didn't uphold the religious freedom of Christians.

Kavanaugh Is Roman Catholic and from a wealthy family. He attended Georgetown Preparatory School, Yale University, and Yale Law School. He appears to be aligned with the Bush wing of the Republican Party.

Amy Coney Barrett. She appears to be out of the running. Politico claims she performed poorly in her interview with Trump (per a source).

Amy Barrett is Roman Catholic. She graduated from an all-girls parochial high school in New Orleans, Louisiana and she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Notre Dame Law School.

"This teaching, that the husband is spiritual head or pastor to his wife, is one of the most firmly held and foundational teachings in that community," Reimers wrote. "The wife, as a good member of the community, has a prima facie obligation to obey her husband as the bearer of God's will. In practice, this means that the two do not -- indeed, cannot -- relate as equals. His will reveals God's to her, whereas her will is merely human. The two cannot meet as equals, because the husband always has divine authority on his side."

Judge Hardiman was also, along with Judge Kethledge, one of two finalists Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, recently recommended to Mr. Trump and the White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, arguing that they posed the least risk of a confirmation failure.

I guess it will come down to the question does he want a fight.

Regardless of whether there is a fifty-one-vote or sixty-vote
or some other numerical vote requirement, a good way to alleviate
the judicial confirmations mess and help fix Washington
is to agree on the ground rules, make them known to all parties
ahead of time, and allow nominees to receive votes in the full
Senate within 180 days.

From The Gospel According to Matthew, Chapter 6, the "Sermon on the Mount," Verses 2-6, in which Jesus instructs the faithful to avoid ostentatious displays of piety:

"So, when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Emphasis is mine.)

Yes, he is the only nominee who has written the executive branch should be protected from civil or criminal charges.  It's true

It's also true he is the only one who has written that no such right currently exists.  That judges can not protect the executive and an act of congress is needed to achieve this.