10-31-2008, 02:50 PM
This is based on the premise that as soon as a Democrat is elected, half the Supreme Court will retire.
But, with the recent exception of Sandra Day O'Connor, they usually hold on until they are on their death bed before giving up their seat, no matter who is president.
Might take longer than 2012 to significantly shift the court. Bill Clinton didn't manage to do it in eight years.
But, with the recent exception of Sandra Day O'Connor, they usually hold on until they are on their death bed before giving up their seat, no matter who is president.
Might take longer than 2012 to significantly shift the court. Bill Clinton didn't manage to do it in eight years.