[marktwain]

It takes 4 votes from the SC to hear an appeal. Kennedy has declined to hear many of them and Thomas has been itching hear them.

I have heard the speculation about Kennedy. I hope he has been the log-jam, but I often wonder about Roberts. It only takes 4 votes to hear a case. We have Thomas and Gorsuch, and, I think, Kavanaugh. We more likely have Alito than Roberts. It may be enough.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Roberts has been a disappointment and looks to be the new swing vote to keep the status quo.