Originally Posted by
SuburbanTurkey
There were years in the Obama presidency in which the Senate was controlled by a Democratic majority. They nominated a replacement and, if necessary, changed the rules so McConnell couldn't block it. They could have railroaded Republicans in the exact same way that Republicans have railroaded Democrats.
If RGB retires or dies during a Trump presidency, it will rightly tarnish her legacy. She passed a perfect opportunity to safeguard the seat.