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12. He is 67. By the time he would be confirmed minimum 68

Sun Apr 26, 2020, 02:14 PM

Apr 2020

Wouldn’t we want a 45-52 year old in the seat for longevity?

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Serious question. If we reclaim the Senate and the Presidency what are the chances that [View all] NoRoadUntravelled Apr 2020 OP

Depends on whom he replaces. elleng Apr 2020 #1

right. Ginsburg is probably the most likely. stopdiggin Apr 2020 #8

If that happens, I think RBG will retire and he could get that seat. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #2

I don't think he'd accept the offer. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #3

Expertise and experience should count for something. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #10

This is the correct answer. IANAL. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #25

Barack Obama has zero experience as a federal judge at any level jberryhill Apr 2020 #4

I blame MuseRider Apr 2020 #6

This is also the correct answer. IANAL. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #26

I am certain that Obama wouldn't want the job The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #7

He is 67. By the time he would be confirmed minimum 68 jimfields33 Apr 2020 #12

Merrick Garland will be 68 by the time 2021 rolls around. former9thward Apr 2020 #13

I once taught con law, too, but I'm sure as hell not qualified. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #22

That's not what I meant unblock Apr 2020 #23

OK, fair enough. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #24

but we need to pwn the magats, right? unblock Apr 2020 #15

I wonder what Thomas does later this year exboyfil Apr 2020 #16

Zero. I think Obama has bigger plans than SCOTUS. aikoaiko Apr 2020 #17

not Obama, nor Merrick Garland RicROC Apr 2020 #18

It's better that Pres. Obama see to some delicate business... Mopar151 Apr 2020 #19

I hate to say it, but he's already a little too old. tinrobot Apr 2020 #20

I'd rather see President Obama as Secretary of State . . . Journeyman Apr 2020 #21