“[Iowa GOP Senator Joni] Ernst said Republican senators should hold a hearing on a Trump nominee even in a so-called ‘lame duck’ session in November and December — after the election. She discussed the issue with ‘Iowa Press’ host David Yepsen this afternoon” Radio Iowa reports.
“‘If President Trump is defeated, if Republicans lose control of the Senate, would you still support doing this prior to January?’ Yepsen asked.”
“Ernst replied: ‘Well, one, I wish nothing but the best of health for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I think we all do and I will be praying for her and it is a lame duck session. I would support going ahead with any hearings that we might have and, if it comes to an appointment prior to the end of the year, I would be supportive of that.'”