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brooklynite

(96,882 posts) Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:54 AM Jan 2021

Prediction: Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the Court's term in June...

...allowing President Biden to appoint someone considerably younger.

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Prediction: Stephen Breyer retires at the end of the Court's term in June... (Original Post) brooklynite Jan 2021 OP

Probably a good idea. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #1

I hope so. I've said this before. servermsh Jan 2021 #2

Definitely agree. After the loss of RBG's seat, I don't think anyone will risk the chance Claustrum Jan 2021 #3

I think that's a lock. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #4

He couild wait a year if he wants, with Dems in control of the Senate Tom Rinaldo Jan 2021 #5

I certainly hope so! Squinch Jan 2021 #6

Yes. DarthDem Jan 2021 #7

You might be on to a real Happening. Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #8

Turin_C3PO

(16,385 posts)

1. Probably a good idea.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:54 AM

Jan 2021

servermsh

(1,406 posts)

2. I hope so. I've said this before.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:55 AM

Jan 2021

I LOVE Breyer but we can't take the risk due to his age. He should agree to retire as long as the Senate approves his replacement.

Claustrum

(5,060 posts)

3. Definitely agree. After the loss of RBG's seat, I don't think anyone will risk the chance

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:56 AM

Jan 2021

of losing another Justice seat. Who knows if we will keep the house or the senate in the next mid term.

TwilightZone

(28,836 posts)

4. I think that's a lock.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:57 AM

Jan 2021

I wouldn't be surprised if he announces it by the end of the month.

Tom Rinaldo

(23,193 posts)

5. He couild wait a year if he wants, with Dems in control of the Senate

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:58 AM

Jan 2021

It just would have to happen before the next Senate is installed in January 2023, when the makeup of the Senate becomes uncertain. Republicans no longer have the power to deny Senate hearings to a SC nominee.

Squinch

(60,067 posts)

6. I certainly hope so!

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:59 AM

Jan 2021

DarthDem

(5,465 posts)

7. Yes.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:01 AM

Jan 2021

He's been a very strong Associate Justice and leaves behind a legacy of thoughtful jurisprudence and lasting influence. It's now time for him to retire.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

8. You might be on to a real Happening.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:34 AM

Jan 2021

Hope he takes Thomas with him.

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