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In reply to the discussion: Wanna make Rush Limbaugh crazier than he already is? [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)77. Actually, since Supreme Court Justices are elected for life,
we're much better off putting old folks on the Court. One huge problem with Justice Clarence Thomas is that he will wind up being on the court for at least 40 years.
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Nah. Warren has much more work to do in her new position before she runs on the WH ticket.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#4
Diclotican, Warren will be 67 in 2016. So might be the same situation. I'm hoping that
freshwest
Nov 2012
#47
Life expectancy of white American women with college degrees is 83.9 years.....
Bigmack
Nov 2012
#14
Easy answer... Hilary ain't Raygun! He was a taco short of a combination plate on his best day! nt
Bigmack
Nov 2012
#64
Nah, put her on the Supreme Court . . . that'll really get his knickers in a twist. :) n/t
ET Awful
Nov 2012
#23
She's too old, now, many say. She'd be better in a position to nominate a Scalia replacement.
ancianita
Nov 2012
#35
I do think we're better off if _Repubs_ put old folks on the court but our guys should stay awhile.
Gidney N Cloyd
Nov 2012
#86
Why not? It's not as if there won't be two qualified ladies available. Is this some rule?
ancianita
Nov 2012
#37
No it's not a rule but it seems like political overreach to me. I like them both but it might seem
craigmatic
Nov 2012
#41
It's not a matter of gender it's a matter of giving some new people a chance.
craigmatic
Nov 2012
#69
I meant 2 first ladies. I don't care if 2 women democrats were the ticket next time. It'd probably
craigmatic
Nov 2012
#75
I don't know about that.It's the stuff they're made of..and I don't mean skin & genitalia.They r tuf
judesedit
Nov 2012
#52
I would love to see either scenario. They would be great for this country's future.
judesedit
Nov 2012
#49
Why should Democrats choose a Presidential candidate based in any way on what Rush Limbaugh thinks?
PoliticAverse
Nov 2012
#54
I am all for Hillary and will support her 100%! I voted for her in 2008 so I am hoping
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#79