Posted on 01/28/2018 7:15:00 PM PST by mairdie
Whispers are rampant throughout D.C. that a vacancy is imminent on the U.S. Supreme Court - one that is currently taken by one of the most liberal members of the Court.
It has the Trump White House giddy over the prospect of potentially and forcefully shifting the balance of power on the Court while Democrats in Congress are said to be warning White House staff of a prolonged and brutal fight should President Trump attempt to replace a liberal Justice with a hardline-conservative nominee.
The reason for the Justice's alleged departure is said to be "ongoing illness/physical limitations."
The first on the Court that comes to mind given those clues is 84-year old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Justice Ginsberg has visibly slowed down a great deal in recent years, and has been prone to falling asleep in public, even when on the bench. Ginsberg's office has taken to pushing back on rumors of her health issues via a series of left-leaning media publications, but Court watchers have noted Ginsberg's increasingly limited public schedule of late.
Despite his 79-years, Justice Stephen Bryer's place on the Court apparently remains secure, but not so with two others - swing-vote Justice Anthony Kennedy, 81, and liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 63.
Justice Kennedy, a moderate liberal (or moderate conservative depending on who you talk to) has already hinted at possible retirement, so he is not the likely source of the current Supreme Court rumors. Justice Sotomayor, though, despite being among the Court's younger members, is said to be struggling greatly with her workload as she deals with a worsening diabetes condition. Court watchers have noted a visible decline in just the last year where she appears to have aged ten years. Rumors are also swirling regarding staff having to take up an increasing workload for the ailing Sotomayor who is said to have difficulty maintaining her train of thought for more than short periods of time. And like Ginsberg, Sotomayor's staff is working hard to orchestrate a media-driven narrative to counter rumors of her decline.
Here is the thought that is now keeping the far-left elites up at night. Justice Kennedy might very well be preparing for retirement. That would be one Supreme Court vacancy. And if the rumors of ill health regarding Ginsberg and Sotomayor are in fact true, that could be two or even THREE vacancies on the Court for Trump to fill within the next year or two.
LOL!
I know how those two vultures in that cartoon feel.
Well, let’s hope a moderate or conservative is soon joining the bench.
They might not have to do that, if they invoke Rule 19.
That’s so funny.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to see Barry put a 10 year sub on the court to hold the seat for Trump to fill? Sonya the 10 year socialist swapped for 40 years of Gorsuch the 2nd. It would sure make for some restless nights for Barry.
Is the Wise Latina in renal failure? All too often goes with territory. (though the 2 people I know in Stage 5 were never diabetics)
Not that she was up to the job in the first place, but once on dialysis, there’s no way she can continue.
Hillary’s stunning loss, would be all the more stunning. #MAGA!
It will be interesting to see which of them show up to the State of the Union speech.
And which of them stay awake for it.
Is it the wise Latina with diabetes?
A genuine originalist in the Scalia mold. Nothing short of that.
“I think two in the balance of the first term is almost a given at this point.
I can see another three in the next term.”
If that comes to pass, it will truly be Trump’s greatest gift to the long-term security of our Republic.
Nixon had 4 appointments in his first term (one because of Abe Fortas resigning). FDR had five appointments during his second term.
Someone needs to put a veil and a wreath on her empty SOTU chair.
Better and kagan look ok so anything short of a lightening strike will not do them in. Soto has problems but is too wise. So it must be Ginsberg.
According to Mark Taylor, the Trump prophet (if you buy into that), he will get 5 appointments in his tenure. https://www.charismanews.com/politics/issues/61220-firefighter-prophet-updates-his-vision-for-donald-trump-s-presidency
Trump winning the election was a miracle.
This could be another
I am so very sorry. I hope that things get better for you. I know you’re keeping an eye on the research.
For whatever reason?
My God, these are the people who control the future of the Country. Our founding Father’s did NOT envision this. My Dad called them the High Priests and Priestesses. In a nation without God, this is what happens.
Ruth gone would be great.
As a Christian I feel bad that Sotomayor is suffering so badly from diabetes.
But millions of future babies outweighs my concern.
As for the argument that goes “are you going to take care of those kids?” or “do you know what kind of life they’ll probably have?”...
Raise your hand if your life has sucked more than a little badly at times but you are still glad you’re alive.
In all honesty I’d prefer 3 liberals like Kennedy; 3 moderates like Roberts; and 3 conservatives like Scalia.
But, of course, an excess of conservatives would be fine.
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