who clerked for kennedy. but also tom hardeman. someone who really came through for the administration in a big way in recent days, after the supreme court, the president's travel ban. so certainly big news for the white house. there's a sense of elation inside now that they know they're going to have another chance to pick a supreme court nominee. but of course, erin, we are setting ourselves up for what could be a very bitter partisan showdown on capitol hill. the white house eluded to as much in their statement on kennedy's requirement when they noted he was confirmed quickly and without opposition. >> thank you very much. and now, let's go to former federal prosecutor, former clerk and david gergen, former adviser to four presidents. david, let me start with you. the republicans can barely contain their excitement. yesterday, there was no retirement, they didn't know. now all of a sudden, kennedy