The death of the intrepid Justice Antonin Scalia has shaken the political world. If his successor’s appointment cannot be delayed until the next presidency, it’s assured that an unassailable hard-left majority will control the Supreme Court. This will mean, conservatives warn, the end of significant Second Amendment rights, curtailment of many religious freedoms, and a consistent rubber-stamp for the “progressive” agenda. Unfortunately, the likelihood of replacing Scalia -- the court’s pre-eminent legal mind -- with even a pale imitation is slim. For it to happen the Senate will have to exhibit fortitude and delay the confirmation of a successor. a Republican will have to win the presidency. the GOP will have to retain the Senate, and 24 GOP seats but only 10 Democrat ones are up for grabs. the Republican president in office will have to nominate someone not a wolf in constitutionalist’s clothing; the chances of this alone happening...(Read Full Article)