its the next president who will shape the supreme court, because if you look at the 5 who pushed this decision through - none of them will retire under Bush 43. Bush will get to replace OConnor and Rehnquist only.
the president elected in 2008 will play for all the marbles regarding the SCOTUS, likely replacing 2 of the 5 who voted for this decision (the same 5 who will allow gay marriage by the way). those 2 replacements in the 2008-2012 time frame are critical.
I agree. Unless something happens to one or more of them in the next couple of years. Do you happen to know how old these 5 are?
I'm not saying I'm wishing any of them ill. In fact, I'm wishing them an early and peaceful retirement.
Isn't Ginsberg up in her 70s? And not in the best of health?