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maxsolomon

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7. Dems taking the Senate is unlikely, IMHO.

Reply to Takket (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:43 PM

Wednesday

They'll stick around. They'll leave in 2028.

Even with Dem control, a "moderate" Conservative Trump appointee would get approved. I'm cynical like that.

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

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

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

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

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

I think the prospect of that JBTaurus83 Wednesday #4

I think Alito will resign so Stargleamer Wednesday #5

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

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