I can’t say I disagree with it either. But if you assume an ulterior motive behind anything the Dems propose, you’ll usually be right. I guess they believe they’ll win the election or will at least be able to steal it. There are two judges who have been on the bench more than 18 years - Thomas and Breyer. Roberts assumed office in 2005 and Alito in 2006, so both would reach 18 years in the next presidential term.
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Which might introduce this scenario:
Presidents would ask for the resignations of all like minded justices nearing the end of their terms, in order to appoint justices of similar political persuasion. It would be a crap shoot - am I going to win? Is my party’s candidate going to win?
Which might introduce this scenario:
Presidents would ask for the resignations of all like minded justices nearing the end of their terms, in order to appoint justices of similar political persuasion. It would be a crap shoot - am I going to win? Is my party’s candidate going to win?
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Good point.