The Case For And Against.

       It would appear that Senator Chuck Schumer has hit on what must be considered an important precedent in the confirmation hearings of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court seat of Justice Scalia. Senator Schumer has suggested that further hearings of Judge Gorsuch be held up until the investigation into President Trump's dealings with Russia are concluded.
       The precedent was set by none other than Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell when he held up President Obama's nominee to the same seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland, until after a new president was elected. Well, until the investigations are completed and decisions are made we won't know what we need to do. We may well find it necessary to replace Donald Trump, the current president.
       If that were to happen it would be unfair to the new President, V.P. Mike Pence, to deprive him of choosing a nominee of his own preference. If this is not a precedent in this case, then there is no such thing as precedent.
       I'm certain that Senate Majority Leader McConnell, being the ultra fair man that he is, will realize the need to place this nomination on hold in order to show that he's a man of true stature in the mold of our Founding fathers. And I hold my breath in anticipation of his announcement to hold up said nominating hearings. Mitch, don't let me run out of breath.