yes, somehow (and we know how) Democrats always end up with trheir perfect idealogue, while Republicans often get bit..can't imagine Republicans are so even-handed as to not examine for prejudices more carefully. perhaps afre a couple "Bork" ambushes they may catch on..
Appointing supreme court justices are the priviledge of those who win elections. Presidents serve 4 to 8 years, SCOTUS judges for life.
Obviously, by refusing to vote for the more conservative candidate, we can be giving license for the resulting far left president to appoint their preferred choice.