Originally Posted by beis77

^^^^^^^100%^^^^^^
Prior to RBG’s passing, McConnell was ready to call a Senate recess to go hit the campaign trail, so there’s that also. Senate’s priorities:

1) Fill SCOTUS seat
2) Pass a CR
3) Recess to campaign/get re-elected...
4) Vacation
5) Family picnics/ children’s recitals
6) Holidays
7) CARES?

In some twisted way, I actually think that filling the SCOTUS seat increases the odds of CARES passing. It keeps them in town, otherwise they’d already be gone. And with the Senate judiciary committee only being one part of it, others are still around to help make CARES happen. I’m remaining cautiously optimistic, although I’m thoroughly unimpressed with their priorities.