So what do a series of 4-4 ties mean, now?

ie, not overturning whatever they are asked to overrule

So, the GOP is somewhat stymied this term in their ongoing project of destroying the country....

just the Constitution and everything that this country stands for. I mean, jeeze, the way people exaggerate around here

We'll still have the flag, goddamnit!

But he will do it anyway ignoring their bullshit.

I wish he would nominate himself.

I know it couldn't come to pass, but still...

the Senate confirms or reject the nomination.
What are the chances of the repuke controlled Senate confirming a nominee from Pres. Obama?

That or Obama has to appoint a tepid candidate. Of course anybody Obama appoints will necessarily be an improvement on civil rights

President nominates a candidate.
Senate confirms the nomination.
President appoints the candidate.

Done some quick research on this and due to the current nature of things anyone Obama puts up will be DOA thanks to repugs controlling both houses. Which means (and I know some will disagree with me on this) taking back the senate is now more important that winning the white house (though that's also important). Especially how divided the party is now.

Down ballot folks, Down Ballot.

I think this increases the logic for a Sanders nomination. Clinton won't seem transformative enough.

What's really important, however, is that the Republicans must nominate Trump or Cruz, IOW someone who will turn out millions of extra new voters for the Dems.

And call the presidential election a referendum on the SCOTUS.

Now we've see if/how soon the MSM will pick up/push this

and express shock and dismay at the death, but with as many members of the court having reached an advanced age they would be crazy not to have their top 2 or 3 choices teed up...