So when does 88 year old Chicago native John Paul Stevens retire?

[eeyore]

I have a feeling that Stevens has been hanging on, waiting to retire from the Supreme Court when he deems it safe. Now he can hand the decision of his replacement off to Obama, who he no doubt feels some affinity for.

So.....when? And who else goes with him?

Ginsberg? She's 75 and can safely vacate her seat now.

[Unsane]

1. Likely at the end of the current term in March

[shanti]

4. hope he lasts that long!

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

2. After Chimp v Gore, the only way Stevens was leaving the SCOTUS

was after the toe tag had been tied on. He will retire at the end of this term. He has been a great and distinguished servant to his country and to the Constitution. May he enjoy a long, healthy and happy retirement. He has earned his nation's gratitude.

[eeyore]

7. We really do owe him a debt of gratitude for staying.

He could have, and probably wanted to retire much earlier, but it seems he wanted to make sure he could do so in a safe environment. Thank you for your sacrifice, Justice Stevens!

[kwolf68]

8. AMEN

JPS is an icon in my view.

[trayfoot]

11. I absolutely agree with you! He has been a real trooper for the cause!

[shanti]

3. 88?

wow, i didn't know he was that old!

[Mariana]

15. He sure doesn't look it, does he?

That's what a clear conscience does for you!

[jpljr77]

5. January 20, 2009 - 7pm eastern

[Eric J in MN]

6. Russ Feingold should be the next Supreme Court Justice.

He cares about civil liberties.

Voted against the PATRIOT Act.

[Sebastian Doyle]

16. True, but he's also needed in the Senate for the same reasons

We can't lose any more good Democrats from the Senate....especially one who would be a great Majority Leader.

[Renew Deal]

9. Hopefully Scalia and Thomas go away soon too.

[DB1]

10. My prediction, Stevens in '09, Ginsberg in '10 and one of the Scalito gang has a health issue.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

12. Fat Tony can't keep packing away those steaks and cigars

without some consequences. One can dream! :evilgrin:

[Alter Ego]

13. First chance he gets, and I think Ginsburg follows him.

They can rest easy--their seats will be in good hands.

[galaxy21]

14. Probably the best decision Gerald Ford ever made

And yeah, Ginsberg will be gone soon too. She's had her share of health problems.

[galaxy21]

17. I'm hoping Anthony Kennedy will go too

Granted, he's quite middle of the road. But we need a vote we can count on.