The death of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Gnsburg has the distinct potential to tip a contested election in favour of the current president. The Republican majority in the Senate will waste no time confirming a replacement of their liking.
Any contested election will most likely result in legal action that will be heard by the USSC where it would be a safe assumption which side's argument the majority of justices may favour.
Even if the Democrats were to win the Presidency and both chambers of Congress, Republican appointees in the Supreme and Federal courts have the potential to stymie and overturn any legislative initiatives. There is some talk of the top-level judiciary being expanded with a rotating or random roster of justices which would make things interesting, especially if the other side wins again.
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