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DetroitLegalBeagle

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6. Probably not this year

Reply to Prairie Gates (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2024, 05:14 PM

Nov 26

Its pretty apparent that there are some cases both would like to write decisions on that haven't made it to them yet. My guess is they hold out until the 2026, then assess that summer. If the gop is looking like they have a chance to lose the Senate, then they will retire. If not, then they may continue on till 2028. Unfortunately for us, the 2026 Senate map isn't great.

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Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito likely to retire within 12 months [View all] Prairie Gates Nov 26 OP

I'd say the opposite. I think Thomas intends to die on the bench. tritsofme Nov 26 #1

Thomas will take a sinecure pay-off from Harlan Crow to go die elsewhere Prairie Gates Nov 26 #2

Perhaps, but I just don't see it. He'll linger until his final day. tritsofme Nov 26 #3

I agree with you. Nt leftieNanner Nov 26 #4

Republicans need to replace him when they control Senate and presidency - they'll make it worth his while muriel_volestrangler Nov 26 #10

That's certainly conventional wisdom, and could well turn out to be right. tritsofme Nov 26 #16

That's a tough one. I think summer of 2026. Buckeyeblue Nov 26 #5

Probably not this year DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 26 #6

Good points Prairie Gates Nov 26 #7

And Dotardus will nominate some high school students to replace them. nt City Lights Nov 26 #8

Yep, and we'll be stuck with a rubber stamp Blue_Tires Nov 26 #14

Everyone knew the stakes of their votes, or should have Prairie Gates Nov 26 #18

Probably Internet trolls Bettie Nov 26 #19

As they sing back in the old country......... DFW Nov 26 #9

Alito, probably. Thomas seems to want to cling to his seat as long as he possibly can. In It to Win It Nov 26 #11

Hopefully they both croak within 2 months. republianmushroom Nov 26 #12

They would never, ever, let Biden pick a successor. joshcryer Nov 26 #13

I would rather they pass peacefully in their sleep. kacekwl Nov 26 #15

Vergogna like you wouldn't believe... Prairie Gates Nov 26 #17