'RISE UP'
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death sparks calls for ‘revolution’ as liberals panic over Trump appointing replacement
LIBERALS have reacted with horror at the prospect of Donald Trump appointing a right-wing Supreme Court justice following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The passing of , 87, from pancreatic cancer yesterday is set to spark a battle over whether the president can nominate a replacement six weeks before the election.
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In 2016, Republicans controversially blocked Barack Obama from making an appointment to the country's highest court because it was an election year.
Democrats are venting their fears online after Trump already successfully nominated Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh to the nine-justice panel during his first term.
One activist on Twitter appeared to call for Democratic voters to "rise up" and start a "revolution".
She posted: "I haven’t cried from US events since trump won Nov. 2016, I’ve been numb. I sobbed tonight, both from fear and sadness.
"How pitiful that magats are mocking this. We can’t even mourn. How much more can we take before we rise up? How much more WILL it take to start a revolution?"
And in a sign of the divisive nature of American politics, one LGBT activist tweeted that a mob were marching towards Republican Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell's house "to protest."
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She later posted: "His house is entirely dark. Significant police presence out front.
"It’s clear that he’s not here, as confirmed by a neighbor who is not fond of him. People are going home."
And in a bizarre TikTok video, a woman has filmed herself throwing a tantrum while driving after hearing the news of RBG's passing.
While screaming at the top of her lungs, she said: "Could this year get any f**king WORSE. Ruth, you just had to make it to 2021."
Comedian and Bernie Sanders supporter Sarah Silverman said she was "very very scared" following Ginsburg's death.
Another user wrote: "Terrified. My biggest fear. She held on for us as long as she could."
New York-born Ginsburg - also remembered as the court's second female justice - was appointed by in 1993.
According to a statement, the 87-year-old died in her Washington DC home surrounded by her family.
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In her final days, Ginsburg told her granddaughter Clara Spera of her "most fervent wish" that she would not be replaced until a new president takes office, reports.
However, Mitch McConnell said Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy will receive a vote on the Senate floor.
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Following the news of her death, the president said: "She led an amazing life, what else can you say? She was an amazing woman.
"Whether you agreed or not, she was an amazing woman who led an amazing life."
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