The Democrats have everything to win by trying to get a nominee through.<p>If they get through, great!  A Democratic appointment on the Court!<p>If they don&#x27;t, it can be a call to arms and a constant rallying cry showing how different the Right and Left are.  We are not just electing the next President for four years but the next Justice for the next 30.<p>If there is anyone with any motivation to vote whatsoever they will vote and demographics show that is good for Democrats.<p>My guess is that Republicans are scrambling right now to posture for a fight but actually trying to get a moderate they can live with nominated so they can confirm them and not face that and tout themselves as reasonable and willing to work across the aisle despite their well earned reputation of late.