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Not before November, I would guess. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #1
Maybe not after either if Kamala wins Renew Deal Aug 2024 #28
He won't when Kamala wins jimlup Aug 2024 #88
If he retires before the election, Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #38
He'd be replaced though because a democratic president and democratic senate. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #47
Yup. Chuck needs to get the confirmation quickly by any means necessary. onetexan Aug 2024 #56
Definitely not before 20 Jan Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #86
Yes, convince Clarence Thomas to retire too IronLionZion Aug 2024 #2
one presumes they both would go in MFer gets elected. maxsolomon Aug 2024 #24
If he doesn't feel like sticking it out for 4 years, I think he'd choose between these two options... thesquanderer Aug 2024 #71
Thomas can be bought off for a pot of gold. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2024 #31
He'll deny it... will call if fake news. lamp_shade Aug 2024 #3
Agree. he's lying or denying or rhyming Tetrachloride Aug 2024 #48
Another reason to vote Democratic in November JohnSJ Aug 2024 #4
Don't just think about it, True Dough Aug 2024 #5
Rather than retire,... magicarpet Aug 2024 #6
His wife shouldn't bury him Wednesdays Aug 2024 #41
Agreed. Different Drummer Aug 2024 #80
Scamming Sam and Clearance Thomas should retire to prison cells. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2024 #7
I like those descriptive nicknames a great deal. NNadir Aug 2024 #35
Not a chance he leaves in a Harris administration bottomofthehill Aug 2024 #8
Ready to cash in...... Red Mountain Aug 2024 #9
Its a scam to GOTV pimpbot Aug 2024 #10
That sword cuts both ways though Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #13
Wat? wolfie001 Aug 2024 #39
You mean because Karma13612 Aug 2024 #74
I get what you mean....... moose65 Aug 2024 #44
No, not a handmaid. Karma13612 Aug 2024 #73
Fuck that asshole. He needs to crawl back under a rock. NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #11
He will only retire if Trump is elected Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #12
Another of GWBs unqualified fuck ups. Meadowoak Aug 2024 #18
Both Alito and Tomas were not even first picks. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #49
I remember Harriet but who was first choice before Thomas? CincyDem Aug 2024 #53
Bork? unweird Aug 2024 #58
No Polybius Aug 2024 #64
Right. I knew Bork was earlier. I thought Thomas was first choice for Marshall's "black" seat. CincyDem Aug 2024 #67
Bork. He was pulverized. Not saying he didn't deserved jimfields33 Aug 2024 #81
Nope - Bork was nominated in 87 by RayGun...Thomas was nominated in 91 by Bush the First. CincyDem Aug 2024 #84
"Myers was the pick bush wanted instead of Alito" - But wait...there's more! BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #69
I've been reflecting about his impending retirement or sudden decline. milestogo Aug 2024 #14
This is part of the GOP election strategy. Raven123 Aug 2024 #15
It's definitely been part of the Democratic Party strategy BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #16
If he's not on the Court The Wizard Aug 2024 #17
He helped to give them most of what they wanted BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #19
Good riddance Alito and Thomas. bullimiami Aug 2024 #20
Don't just think about it, Sammy---do it, do it, do it!!!! Maeve Aug 2024 #21
Think harder tavernier Aug 2024 #22
Why would he retire now? His Supreme Court just made bribery of public officials legal. Midnight Writer Aug 2024 #23
worried Kali Aug 2024 #25
Do us all a favour, sammy, and join your buddy scalia. niyad Aug 2024 #26
Let's call that plan B Ray Bruns Aug 2024 #32
We could never be so lucky. Not gonna happen. This is bait of some kind. /nt bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #27
Does anyone know how to change who the "chief" justice is? Roberts has proven to be totally out of control BComplex Aug 2024 #29
No!!!!!! That is the permanent chief Justice seat. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #50
I never knew that! Thanks for the info! BComplex Aug 2024 #51
by all means, sammy... myohmy2 Aug 2024 #30
Yes, but those bribes and fee trips come to an end. Ray Bruns Aug 2024 #33
Now! Clouds Passing Aug 2024 #34
Damn, maybe Biden should have mentioned his court reform at the beginning of his presidency Bev54 Aug 2024 #36
he's done his work. barbtries Aug 2024 #37
Not really DownriverDem Aug 2024 #43
yeah. barbtries Aug 2024 #45
Keep up the pressure . . . AverageOldGuy Aug 2024 #40
He'll wait DownriverDem Aug 2024 #42
Do it quickly, Sam! moose65 Aug 2024 #46
Alito is thinking about avoiding congressional hearings dlk Aug 2024 #52
Just an empty threat.... 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #54
I don't buy this AT ALL pioche4 Aug 2024 #55
Yeah, he passes a ruling allowing Presidents to shoot supreme court justices... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #57
He's just trying to shore up support for the Deplorable ticket. sybylla Aug 2024 #59
Perhaps an Agnew like arrangement can be made for him and Uncle Clarence JT45242 Aug 2024 #60
Or an Idi Amin-like arrangement peppertree Aug 2024 #61
This is my thought SomedayKindaLove Aug 2024 #62
There's a nice retirement condo waiting for him on the Lake of Fire Blue Owl Aug 2024 #63
More important than ever we keep the WH and senate PortTack Aug 2024 #65
In The Name Of Cheeses... GB_RN Aug 2024 #66
I wonder when he started "reflecting this in private" BaronChocula Aug 2024 #68
There must be some skeletons popping up Mysterian Aug 2024 #70
Oh goody Mz Pip Aug 2024 #72
Senile old forker Pas-de-Calais Aug 2024 #75
Maybe the Democrats can make him and Clarence offers they can't refuse... diane in sf Aug 2024 #76
I believe the writing on the wall is becoming clearer DaBronx Aug 2024 #77
And... Faux pas Aug 2024 #78
Ah the medieval political hack result of "Bush is the same as Gore." NNadir Aug 2024 #79
Good - I am very much in favor of him retiring too! nt TBF Aug 2024 #82
This corrupt judge will retire Quanto Magnus Aug 2024 #83
Oh please mysuzuki2 Aug 2024 #85
SCOTUS floating bullshit ... again. Now we know where the leaks are coming from. live love laugh Aug 2024 #87
Yes! There is a God! zanana1 Aug 2024 #89
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