nominee in a situation like that. we're just in kind of no man's land when it comes to this, i think. >> i mean, i think the process being broken is really a valid point to bring up. i'm not entirely convinced this will not electorally backfire on republicans, to some degree. i think the assumption that you can be, i mean, you know, democratic organizers were telling me they thought particularly women of color, they thought some of the questioning was disrespectful and rude. that all being said, the midterms are a long time away. i'm not sure -- >> mitch mcconnell is not committed -- if he's majority leader next congress to confirming a supreme court nominee if there's a vacancy. if there's a vacancy they can po potentially keep it open through 2023 and 2024. it shows you how dissolved. they let clarence thomas go through. who was the chairman of the committee? joe biden. >> it's just incredible. thank you all. coming up next, the bombshell texts from the wife of the supreme court justice about