‘Young, conservative and swiftly confirmed,’ the right says

1. Justice Anthony Kennedy's replacement should be young, conservative and swiftly confirmed

From USA TODAY: "President Donald Trump needs to nominate a judge with experience, and the Senate needs to do be fair and follow Trump's timeline."

2. Democrats Want to Fight Trump's Supreme Court Pick. They Just Have No Power to Do It.

From The Daily Beast: "The party lacks the votes and mechanisms to stop an Anthony Kennedy replacement from being confirmed. And they know it."

3. For the first time, conservatives might thank God for Kennedy

From Washington Post: "His replacement at the high court could be just the inspiration they need for this fall's midterm elections."

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