When the next justice dies or retires, a divided Supreme Court is all good. Here is why:

When the next justice dies or retires,  a divided Supreme Court is all good.  Here is why:  Chances are,  the next out going justice will be a liberal judge.  And appointment from the Trump list would change the balance of the High Court for several years into the future.  

But,  before that appoint is confirmed,  if ever,  the newly divided 8 member court  would align itself 5 to 3 in favor of a more conservative reality. 

It would be in the favor of the GOP to not confirm anyone.  As I just stated,  the next 8 member court will probably be a 5-3 conservative court.    No rush on confirmations needed.