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EdmondDantes_

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3. Continue to generally make poor rulings in the short term

Reply to Takket (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:10 PM

Yesterday

They definitely won't resign before the end of the current term in June. As others have speculated due to scheduling a book release for October, Alito is a decent bet to retire.

I think Thomas is less likely to leave before he sets the longevity record which would be in August 2028. I think he wants that to kind of give himself a legacy since he's convinced everyone thinks he's bad because of affirmative action. Granted he's bad, but that's because he's an idiot with not because of affirmative action.

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

IDK. They have pretty big egos, & lose clout if they leave the Court. CrispyQ Yesterday #1

Guessing they'll do it if the bribe is big enough Attilatheblond Yesterday #6

Resign, as Ginsburg should have done jimmy the one Yesterday #2

Continue to generally make poor rulings in the short term EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #3

I think the prospect of that JBTaurus83 Yesterday #4

I think Alito will resign so Stargleamer Yesterday #5

Dems taking the Senate is unlikely, IMHO. maxsolomon Yesterday #7

If Dems retake the senate in November Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #8