Robinson on SCOTUS: Dems Cannot Win It, But They Have to Wage This Nomination Fight

‘Donald Trump will get to make this nomination, whether before the election or after the election’

Eugene Robinson on SCOTUS: Dems Cannot Win It, But They Have to Wage This Nomination Fight (Mediaite

Morning Joe Friday discussed the upcoming nomination and confirmation battles to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Anthony Kennedy. Associate editor at The Washington Post Eugene Robinson and senior writer at Politico Jake Sherman both made the point that Democrats have a futile fight ahead.

Host Joe Scarborough turned first to Eugene Robinson, saying that there is a “lose lose situation” for Democrats in red states, who could lose their election if they vote against a Trump nominee, but can barely stay in the party if they vote with Trump because of how important it is to the base.

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