“I’d like Clarence Thomas step down to put younger blood in there too. He’s served the country and constitution well. He deserves a rest”
Clarence Thomas is one of the best USSC justices we have had in a long, long time.
I would hate to have him step down. His input on all cases are so valuable.
But, he is a good man, I would respect his decision to step down if he wanted to.
If CT steps down, he has to do it in year 3. Kennedy is going next year in T’s 2nd year. If CT decides to retire in 2019 fine, but if he waits until 2020, Mitch will have a tough time justifying confirming his replacement after what he did to save Scalia’s seat. Can’t imagine he would retire next year along with Kennedy nor can I imagine he would wait for a second DT term in case it doesn’t work out. CT is political enough to not want his seat filled by a dem.
I’ve heard he wants to retire.