Mr. Romney’s choice capped off an exceptionally quick and eager rally by Republicans around Mr. Trump’s position that underscored his press hold on the party four a long time into his administration. But it moreover reflected the political deal that has been driving Republicans for much of the past four years.

Republican legislators have faithfully stood behind the president at each turn, indeed as he trampled party standards, smashed organization standards and made vile articulations — all within the benefit of engaging their claim party to introduce a generation of traditionalist judges within the nation’s government courts.

Presently, with the greatest prize of all in reach — a third situate advance tipping the Incomparable Court to the correct — they are surging to gather on their wagered, indeed in case it is the final thing they do some time recently they lose their Senate lion’s share, Mr. Trump loses the administration, or both.