No it is the ultimate in pessimistic thinking and you'd better hope I'm wrong.
If Roberts decides to retire this summer, who do you think gets to appoint his replacement?
And if Obama gets to appoint his replacement, which ex first lady do you think will get the nomination?
Do you think that McConnell would mount a filibuster against HRC?
No I am NOT hoping he doesn't return in October. But I am predicting it.
Oops, I missed the word “October”, thus missing the entire point of your post.
I agree with what you are saying.