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scipan

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23. Here's a possible alternative reason, a bit simpler

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Thu Jan 27, 2022, 04:20 PM

Jan 2022

Or it can be both reasons.

Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he will retire effective this June, signaling that he wants President Joe Biden to replace him—and for a Senate controlled by Democrats to confirm that replacement—before the midterm elections in November. Typically, retirements are announced at the close of the court’s term, but the January announcement appears to confirm that Breyer, who’s served on the Supreme Court for 27 years, wants to give the president ample time to select and confirm a replacement.

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/01/stephen-breyer-justice-retirement-supreme-court-reason.html

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My speculation on why Breyer chose right now to announce retirement: [View all] rgbecker Jan 2022 OP

Sounds spot on. Angleae Jan 2022 #1

I think he should have done it six months ago. LakeArenal Jan 2022 #2

I think he's 83 and would like to get out of that soul sucking job and enjoy his retirement In It to Win It Jan 2022 #3

you mean, like Ginsburg did? Skittles Jan 2022 #6

I mean like Ginsburg didn't do In It to Win It Jan 2022 #10

Legacy of voice. He keeps it alive cachukis Jan 2022 #4

Was he hoping it wasn't that bad? rgbecker Jan 2022 #5

Yes, I think your speculation is on target. Next, I hope Pres. Biden makes a public NCjack Jan 2022 #7

Is Justice Thomas not a 'real African-American male'? nt kelly1mm Jan 2022 #12

No, he is a fake. NCjack Jan 2022 #14

How so? nt kelly1mm Jan 2022 #21

I think Thomas will be the next to go. ecstatic Jan 2022 #18

I think he'll cling to that seat until he dies or until a Republican president comes along In It to Win It Jan 2022 #20

especially if his wife has anything to do with it. kskiska Jan 2022 #22

He doesn't want to be around after the overturn of Roe. roamer65 Jan 2022 #8

K&R spanone Jan 2022 #9

K&R n/t denbot Jan 2022 #11

How did this vote change anything? brooklynite Jan 2022 #13

If you're correct, then before he retires, no_hypocrisy Jan 2022 #15

Maybe, but it's still only three liberal justices. ecstatic Jan 2022 #16

I would think ForgedCrank Jan 2022 #17

Probably worried about losing the Senate this year too madville Jan 2022 #19

Here's a possible alternative reason, a bit simpler scipan Jan 2022 #23