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louis-t

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14. I still think Alito wanted to wait until after the midterms to announce it.

Reply to Walleye (Reply #12)

Tue May 3, 2022, 01:00 PM

May 2022

I think he's just smart enough to know what kind of backlash the court will now face. If repugs were able to steal the midterms by throwing out election results they don't like, it's game over.

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Ruth Marcus explains why the leak likely came from a conservative. [View all] Nevilledog May 2022 OP

That was my first thought, too -- I agree obamanut2012 May 2022 #1

Alito wants the leaker's name released. louis-t May 2022 #2

Projection being so strong, I'm starting to believe Alito leaked it himself Walleye May 2022 #7

I would believe Roberts leaked before I would believe Alito. louis-t May 2022 #10

Probably true, but I bet Alito was eager to show it off and brag about it Walleye May 2022 #12

I still think Alito wanted to wait until after the midterms to announce it. louis-t May 2022 #14

Maybe Ginni Thomas then, she seems stupid enough Walleye May 2022 #16

On the eve of the first Republican primaries to help Trump endorsees question everything May 2022 #3

Sometimes leakers don't have a grand plan or sophisticated strategy... RockRaven May 2022 #4

If you're a Republican you can lie your head off, telling the truth is a mortal sin Walleye May 2022 #5

I'm curious who else got the leaked memo AZSkiffyGeek May 2022 #6

That's optimistic iemanja May 2022 #8

Important reminder about the religious zealot Alito dalton99a May 2022 #9

Contradicting himself in his own opinion BruceWane May 2022 #18

Or, could the leak be part of the radical right's long game of destroying the public's faith in LaMouffette May 2022 #11

You could be right. The Court's legitimacy was already on shaky ground Walleye May 2022 #17

If only people would've listen to those who warned us Eliot Rosewater May 2022 #13

Roberts should look inside his own staff. maxsolomon May 2022 #15