Why would Thomas leave now? He's hung out on the court for decades, waiting for things to get this good. Now he's FINALLY part of a supermajority that'll reliably support his pet issues, one of which also happens to be my pet issue.
It's just now getting good. Why would he retire? It's not like he needs more time to do Fun Stuff; as the recent revelations about him indicate, when he's not in session he's already living a life most of us would be envious of in our own retirement. He's got the best of both worlds, he paid his dues to get there, and he's got to be enjoying it now.
And Alito? He's mean, and partisan. I doubt he's going to retire while a Democrat is in the white house.
It's just now getting good. Why would he retire? It's not like he needs more time to do Fun Stuff; as the recent revelations about him indicate, when he's not in session he's already living a life most of us would be envious of in our own retirement. He's got the best of both worlds, he paid his dues to get there, and he's got to be enjoying it now.
And Alito? He's mean, and partisan. I doubt he's going to retire while a Democrat is in the white house.