There are respectable voices arguing Sonia Sotomayor should retire 13 years younger than Stephen Breyer did. But boyohboy. She's really holding that thing together by strands.
@emptywheel It seems wrong to arbitrarily say, for example, 75 yr old should be the limit, but is it really different than saying 35yrs is the minimum age for the Presidency? We could however compromise with a term limit less than a lifetime. Thomas has been there for over 32 yrs!
@emptywheel No. Absolutely not. Biden Will take WH and imo senate again. The She can retire
@emptywheel It's her call, but I like her a lot!
@emptywheel Because of her type 1 diabetes and the reduced life expectancy that goes with it. Sad but true.
@emptywheel No, Sotomayor can’t retire. Uh uh. Respectable voices?
@emptywheel Definitely agree and isn't it already later in an election year than it was the year McConnell refused Obama a Supreme Court appointment?
@emptywheel Disagree. Those who say #JusticeSotomayor should step down because of her age are disingenuous and dangerous voices. Point the finger at electeds (and their supporters) who appoint the justices.
@emptywheel The fact that people aren't asking Alito or Thomas to retire infuriates me.