This keeps happening, and there are several solutions that will help make it stop.
The reform “will decrease the political pressure in confirmation,” he said, and “can be done by statute.” (Correct.)
To paraphrase a bygone John Roberts memo, term limits would restore an important check on the most powerful, least accountable branch of American government, would increase the rotation of justices serving and would broaden the pool of potential nominees – all positive outcomes no matter where you stand politically.