Court Vacancy Will Allow Biden to Shift Narrative

Playbook: “After months of legislative stumbles (Build Back Better, voting rights), the White House has the chance for a major, legacy-shaping win that the entire Democratic Party can rally around.”

“The early handicapping of the nomination points in Dems’ favor (the filibuster doesn’t apply to SCOTUS nominations, and it’s unlikely that Biden will be unable to muster at least 50 votes in the Senate), and the appointment of a Black woman could be an energizing moment for the party’s base.”