OPINION: Take The Hint, John Roberts -- It's Time For You To Retire, Too

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2. Unfortunately he's not going to take your advice.

And at 67 years old he could be Chief Justice for 20 more years, baring illness or injury.
The oldest Republican on the court is Thomas at 73...easily the worst SC justice in my memory.
Alito is right in between them at 71.
Again, baring illness or injury, they'll both probably be around for at least 10-15 more years.
The 3 Trump appointees are much younger.
In other words, we're going to be subject to an extremely partisan, right wing, court probably into the 2040's, even if all future appointees are Democratic.
This is Mitch McConnell's legacy to America.

And that's a very depressing thought.