President Trump is poised to remake the Supreme Court. Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, the court was divided 5-4 in favor of conservatives — and if Team Trump can nominate someone and get her through the Senate confirmation process in the next couple of months, it’ll be tipped 6-3 in favor of conservatives for the foreseeable future.

But Trump has a problem: A late nomination to the high court is a serious risk for his reelection campaign and the long-term health of the country.

If Trump goes forward with his plan, he’ll yet again be on the wrong side of public opinion. CONT.