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Republicans and Democrats are weighing the electoral consequences of a rapid Supreme Court confirmation. While some believe it will depress Democrat turnout, others fear it will energize the opposition. Amy Coney Barrett is identified as a frontrunner for the nomination due to her age and conservative credentials, though the hosts note that justices often change their leanings once seated.
The origins of the Supreme Court's power and the concept of judicial review are explored in the context of the upcoming confirmation battle. While Congress makes the laws, the judiciary determines if they meet constitutional requirements. A "constitutional crisis" would occur only if the executive or legislative branches refused to recognize a court's ruling, though in practice, unconstitutional laws simply become unenforceable by police and lower courts.
