Unless at least 4 Republicans decide that they are going to abide by their own precedent Trump is going to name another Supreme Court Justice.
That is a simple fact at this point. If Mitch is really feeling cunning he will push through a vote before the Senate goes on recess and allow the Senators to 'vote their conscience' letting Republican Senators who have been getting hammered for being lapdogs to Trump to vote against this to 'prove' their independence.
Then, after the Election is over Trump can put the same person through and get them approved on a party line vote during the Lame Duck Session.
That is a simple fact at this point. If Mitch is really feeling cunning he will push through a vote before the Senate goes on recess and allow the Senators to 'vote their conscience' letting Republican Senators who have been getting hammered for being lapdogs to Trump to vote against this to 'prove' their independence.
Then, after the Election is over Trump can put the same person through and get them approved on a party line vote during the Lame Duck Session.