Name:   architect - Subject:   Rhetorical? Date:   10/31/2019 2:24:45 PM (updated 10/31/2019 2:26:30 PM)

A rehtorical question is one about an unlikely or theoretical situation that is asked to make or reinforce a point of view.  How can a question about a very real possibility be considered rehtorical?  Indeed you have made your feelings about the judge very resoundingly.  Sounds as if you might be struggling to avoid thinking the unthinkable!  You might just be forced kicking and screaming to express grudging support for a...shudder...Democrat.