Posted on 12/13/2017 11:42:01 AM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
In a political environment as volatile as this, his power as the Courts swing vote is at its maximum. It seems counter intuitive that he would retire as his influence reaches its apex. Whats more, Kennedy has a high opinion of the Courts capacity to bear moral clarity for a restless nation, making his continued service a matter of duty.
However true this may be, the justice is 81 and he is, after all, a Republican. Given his age and political inclinations, it is reasonable to assume he would like to retire and would prefer to do so under a Republican president. Jones stunning victory Tuesday betrayed the vulnerability of the GOPs Senate majority, and the very real possibility that Democrats will seize control of the upper chamber in November 2018.
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I feel that way, also, Bob...and very strongly. Just when it's the darkest before dawn for our side, something comes out sooner of later to turn things completely around and which blows the enemy attackers right out of the box.
It's almost uncanny...but I DO sense divine intervention...and I'm not a mystic....just an ole bible believin' gal and staunch defender of the Right !!!
P.S. I SO love the sly little graphics you insert in your posts, as you did in the one above.
Leni
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