1/2 The passing of RBG has set off a massive exercise in game theory. If you can separate your partisan self from the moment, it’s an amazing exercise to behold. I would say neither side is pursuing GTO but, in my totally dispassionate view...

2/2 ...the GOP’s current stated course risks far more than it gains. If they simply punted, their worst case is a status quo ante but in the minority which won’t matter as the filibuster would be retained. By going raw power they introduce potential unprecedented outcomes

3/2 ...the GOP risks unwinding 10 years’ of judiciary work and opening the gates to a wave of progressive legislation if the lose in Nov. The only risk mitigation is in the hands of Ds and by taking a hard ‘black letter of law = totally fair game’ approach invites major response

4/2 (I totally miscounted this thread). Maybe the Ds show restraint but that’s a big ‘if’ considering SCOTUS stands to block any progressive legislation. So leaving that risk open seems unlikely. So I’m confused by the GOP strategy here