WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court opening has triggered a rush for campaign money from Democrats and Republicans hoping to energize their base ahead of crucial midterm elections, including Florida's U.S. Senate race.

"Trump will pick an UBER-CONSERVATIVE JUDGE," screamed a Florida Democratic Party fundraising email for Sen. Bill Nelson. It went on to warn that Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement could "undermine an entire generation of progressive victories … Roe V. Wade has never been in more danger."

Rick Scott's campaign took a less alarmist approach and attacked Nelson. "We must not allow him to derail a conservative nominee."