Senate GOP hopes Supreme Court 'surprise' can save the majority: The Hill

Republicans in the Senate are reportedly hoping for a Supreme Court surprise that could help save their majority in this November's midterms. The Hill reports some in the Senate GOP are welcoming the retirement of conservative justice Samuel Alito as an October surprise that would then rally Republican-leaning voters to the polls since President Trump would select his replacement. The Hill reveals, quote, GOP senators are being careful not to prod Alito but privately hope HOPE THAT A RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ...