he would have resigned before this term began last october because he's already waited -- even though it's early in the year -- he's waited well enough into the process, so that mitch mcconnell -- who is known for taking every opportunity to squelch the opposition party -- is likely to pull out all the stops to make this difficult. i think that's unfortunate because i think all of the nominees will make history in a very positive way. >> how difficult could mitch mcconnell make it? >> well, he -- he did strike a deal with majority leader schumer back in february of 2021 to have an equal number of senators of both parties on the judiciary committee. some people have said that that would enable a solid republican