Shock waves spread across the liberal-progressive landscape as Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement announcement sinks in. Legal affairs commentator Jeffrey Toobin is predicting that up to 20 states will totally ban abortion -- and get away with it under the new Trump Court.
But there's a slight ray of hope in two Republican senators: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AL). both who have voted as moderate Republicans on a number of issues that went against their party. They might vote against a nominee who would totally reverse Roe v. Wade.
Personally, I wouldn't be too surprised if Sen. John McCain might join them, if he's still in office and able to vote. Remember how he dramatically killed the Republican's attempt to kill Obamacare?
Then, depending on the outcome in the November midterm election, the Democrats could even win the majority.
Now, lest I sound like Polyanna, losing Kennedy's voice and vote is an enormous loss. We're going to have some progress reversed, no doubt -- including the Affordable Care Act, or at least the pre-existing conditions issue. Again, the Republican moderates, Collins and Murkowski, would vote against that.
Ralph
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