washington, d.c.. . but with death of conservative champion on high court, a general election year, and lame duck presidency, the stakes have just been raised in in blood sport. >> my supposed president obama resurrect appoint had him court and mitch mcconnell would say no. preliminaries at experts alan lickman says even white house senate likely use their constitutional authority to secure their legacy, the g.o.p. of words because, they will be seen as the party of no.