then raise the court count to 11, nine isn't carved in stone...
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.
Do you think that THEN the notrumpers will FINALLY realize their mistake?
“Didn’t they already do the nuclear option, to confirm Gorsuch to the Supreme Court?”
Yes.
Ginsberg has already said she’s not going.
T.U.R.D.
Fitting result for his fake presidency.
Sonya the 10 year socialist swapped for 40 years of Gorsuch the 2nd.
Would go a long way in turning the ship.
It would sure make for some restless nights for Barry.
The way winds are blowing, I believe zero is already having some trouble sleeping.
Shumer, Pelosi and their ilk however would likely have chronic diarrhea and gas until they themselves assumed room temp.
thanks.
Haha!
L8r
From my genealogy research, people lived very long if they managed to get past childhood deaths. I have lots of 16th century ancestors in their late 70s and 80s.
Speculation....
Hoping....
Folks need to write..to get paid, I guess.
But this article is just...nothing.
You are correct of course, but in recent history other than Nixon - have not seen or imagined it in my lifetime. I had a class in college on the history of SCOTUS. It has become far more divided in the three decades since and many of the cases it hears today were unimaginable when I was in college (prayer at a football game? - transgender training for kids - etc etc).
It is not possible to overstate the importance of SCOTUS appointments for a Presidential legacy and influencing the future. In some ways, it is the most important thing a President does IMO.
I would love for him to have 4 - especially the ones we expect. I could see Thomas retiring during Trump’s first term. Can’t wait to see the arguments from the left that Trump has to appoint a liberal to replace a liberal..... you know they will scream and chant this.
The executive and legislative branches have been genuflecting and ceding their powers to the weakest unelected branch for far too long.
They need to be put in their place. Impeachments and hangings for these black robed tyrants.
“Do you think that THEN the notrumpers will FINALLY realize their mistake?”
Not all of them! You still have Bill “The Worthless Schmeckel” Kristol, Little Yebbie Boosh, and that feckless turd that’s currently the Governor of Ohio, John “I’m a worthless A$$hole” Kasick!
Buzzy or Sotomayor:
My guess is the LATTER, though she’s much younger.
This means we absolutely must hold the Senate majority at all cost.
I don’t tie into any DC gossip circles, so I enjoy hearing what rumors are making the rounds there. And speculating feels SO good.
I wish the GOPe knew that when they voted for Hillary Clinton over Trump last year. In the end, Trump won anyhow but it shouldn't have been as close as it was.
then raise the court count to 11, nine isn't carved in stone...
Story out recently that stated that Ginsberg is not going anywhere for some time to come. She may just die in office.
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