Name:   lakngulf - Subject:   Scalia dead, Obama gets another Date:   2/14/2016 8:30:49 AM

The longest time from appt to confirm is the 128 you mention.  Vacancies have lasted much, much longer.  In a time when perspective rife is at an all time high, expect an all time use of all political avenues.  Pres will appoint and use bully pulpit to "shame" those who have not bowed to his every word.  Candidates will have real life example to run on.  Senate will use its sorta "executive order" and move at snail's pace.  Yeah, that's what it is....McConnel (whom I cannot stand any better than Reid by the way) will issue executive order.  Pres and cronies will find an opening for a recess appointment.  Senate will try to figure a way they will not recess.