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I don't know much about this Sandoval guy but I can't imagine he's what we need on the court if Obama likes him.

If Obama truly wants to show he's bipartisan by nominating a Republican governor, he'd nominate Greg Abbott. I imagine we'd all gladly eat our words and demand McConnell confirm.

K.Mooneyham wrote:My wife and I were at the mall in Wichita Falls yesterday when I read the news. I immediately became rather upset and had a sick feeling. I told my wife we needed to leave the mall before I said something that got us thrown out. I explained it to her, though I believe she thinks I over-react to this sort of thing. I assured her this one was a very, very bad turn of events. I'm still rather saddened today, and truly worried for our future. At this point, I pray that Senator Grassley and others will hold the line, and not allow any "moderate" that is nothing of the sort to be slipped by them.

May Justice Scalia rest in peace, and my condolences to his family, and our nation.

You didn't overract at all. I had a similar reaction. I had been out hiking with my wife and daughter most of the afternoon on Saturday and we had gathered around a campfire, about to enjoy a pot of stew for dinner. It was one of those "all is right with the world" moments. I hadn't checked my phone since early morning and logged on to see if I had any messages or e-mails that needed attention. I saw the headline on one of the news sites and I literally had to sit down. I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me.

I spent most of the rest of the evening scanning through various reactions to the news. I was glad to see the GOP vow not to let Obama make the pick, but, well, it's the GOP we all know and love. I ain't holding my breath. But if there was ever a hill to die on, this is it. Ginsburg may not last until the election either.

We are in serious trouble.