Andrew McCarthy: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death means Trump should pivot to this surprising strategy

In her last days, she dictated a statement, made public after her death, expressing fervent desire that she “not be replaced until a new president is installed.”MALCOLM AND SLATTERY: RUTH BADER GINSBURG WAS A LIONESS OF THE LAWSince Supreme Court justices usually choose their words with care, we have to assume this is a wish not only that the seat remain unfilled until after January 20, but that a new president be elected in the interim. Yet, while we honor Justice Ginsburg’s remarkable life, we owe her no more deference on the timing of her replacement than on the outcome of the November election.CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTERThe timing of her replacement, instead, is strictly a matter of political calculation.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPOn this, I will say what I always find myself saying when a vacancy on the High Court opens: It is ridiculous for leading senators, administration officials, influential partisans, and pundits to enunciate the high-minded principles and precedents that supposedly control the propriety and timing of a nomination.CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING ANDREW McCARTHY'S COLUMN IN THE NATIONAL REVIEWCLICK HERE TO READ  MORE FROM ANDREW McCARTHYGet the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week.SubscribedYou've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.