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Takket

(23,740 posts)
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 11:59 AM 15 hrs ago

What will Alito and Thomas do this year? [View all]

If it looks like Dems are going to win the Senate, will they resign? With drumpf’s presidency going down the tubes, if Dems win the senate in 2026 and it looks likely the white house in 2028, Alito and Thomas will either have to commit themselves to serving at least through 2032 (hoping rethugs are back in power, but that is no guarantee for them), OR they have to resign this year so the rethugs can push through two more MAGA justices to solidify the court for another 20 years.

So what do you think they will do?

Resign during the summer?

Resign only after the election if the Dems win the Senate so the lame duck Senate can push two judges through?

Sign themselves up for potentially six more years?

I seriously doubt they will resign when Democrats are win control. They waited decades for a MAGA court, they aren’t just going to give it up.

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