The terrifying and terrible prospect of Justice Kennedy retiring

Washington Post ^ | June 23, 2017 | Ruth Marcus

[rdl6989]

The end of the Supreme Court term looms, and with it the prospect — the terrifying prospect — of a retirement. Specifically, the retirement of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who will turn 81 next month and is the longest-serving current justice, named to the high court almost 30 years ago.

So if Kennedy is inclined to retire, it is hard to begrudge him that choice. But his departure would be terrible for the court and terrible for the country. It could not come at a worse time. Any court vacancy these days, under a president of either party, triggers a battle between liberal and conservative forces. Kennedy’s retirement would unleash nomination Armageddon, given the feral political environment and the pivotal role he plays on the closely divided court.

[Chode]

WINNING!!!

[jospehm20]

Yep. As a bonus we have somebody who actually fights back against the DC scumbags.

[ontap]

Well...if the Washington Post hates it’s that is good enough for me.....I’m for it!!!

[ontap]

After their treatment of Trump it will thrill him to no end to put the most conservative man he can find....any one he nominates will be confirmed!!!

[ontap]

Worst mistake Reagan made...picking Geo. Bush!!!

[Albion Wilde]

Poor babies. Maybe they shouldnn’t have taken every opportunity to sneer at half the country.

[rdl6989]

When asked about the possibility of Donald Trump assuming the presidency instead, Ginsburg responded, “I don’t want to think about that possibility, but if it should be, then everything is up for grabs.” The justice then acknowledged that the future of the court will be decided by the next president:

“It’s likely that the next president, whoever she will be, will have a few appointments to make,” Ginsburg said with a smile.

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Bwhaahahahaha!!!!

[Interesting Times]

Less than six months into Trump’s first term, and the Post’s fear-mongers are already running out of adjectives. Soon they will be reduced to inarticulate grunts and rude gestures.

[glennaro]

This Washington POSt opinion is both a lamentation and a not-so-subtle implied threat to Justice Kennedy.

Excerpt: Justice Kennedy, perhaps it is unfair to pile all this onto your shoulders, but is it really wise to subject an already divided country to even more turbulence?

[MileHi]

Any court vacancy these days, under a president of either party, triggers a battle between liberal and conservative forces.

And there's yer trouble. It should merely be a quest for constitutional judges.

[oldtech]

I see it as a plus myself.

[Not A Snowbird]

Terrifying? They’re a timid lot, aren’t they?

[Still Thinking]

“Terrifying”? Is that some lib word referring to long overdue squish-relief?

[Still Thinking]

It’s the same thing, functionally.