Interesting. Next pick in 2nd term could be Judge Lagoa. I heard rumours that Sotomayer wasn’t doing too well, being type 1 diabetic. That would actually be a perfect swap.
Jeremy Diamond @JDiamond1
‘On the eve of announcing his SCOTUS pick, Trump told supporters at a fundraiser last night that he has 2nd term plans for Judge Lagoa - the runner up. After FL lobbyist & fundraiser Brian Ballard raised Lagoa, I’m told Trump said: “Let her know she’s going to have her chance.”
People in the room took this as a suggestion that Trump may nominate Lagoa to the Court when the next vacancy arises, should he win a 2nd term
The comment came as Trump was polling donors about the SCOTUS decision last night — even as he made clear ACB would be his pick.’
I’m pretty sure Thomas won’t make the same mistake RBG did by not retiring while 0bama was Pres. Trump will get a chance to fill Thomas’ seat, if not also another 1 or maybe 2.