What the fuck is this shit? We need a functioning Supreme Court for checks and balances, but apparently all the Republicans seem to believe that we can do without one for effectively 12 months accounting for the election, swearing in, and the justice nomination process. Grinding to a halt an entire branch of government is beyond irresponsible, defying the Constitution, and bordering on contempt of court. Too bad there are too many Republicans in Congress, since an impeachment wouldn't entirely be unwarranted.