Looking back, I have to give him serious credit for being a menace in the Senate. He was ruthless and cunning during Obama's 2nd term. Specifically when he cockblocked Obama and Merrick Garland from the supreme Court for 2 years calling him a lame duck President. It set Trump up for 3 supreme Court justices whichimo really turned the tide. Like I said I'm not fan but having Trump select 3 Justices and potentially 2 more over the next 4 years, his hardball when we didnt kniw it yet git us here. Again cocaine Mitch is bad but it worked in our favor
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Trump may potentially replace another 4 justices.
Thomas and Alito are both over 70. Thomas in particular will be 79 when Trump's term is over. The chances of them making it through Trump's term and 8 years of a Dem are extremely slim. If Dems take the Senate in 2 years, that could cause issues with getting the Justice's preferred replacement approved. I love them both, but the best move might be to step down soon.
Sotamayor is currently 69. In April there was a big push to get her to step down while Dems held the Presidency and the Senate. At least some in the party fear she won't make it another 4 years.
Roberts is also 69. There is also speculation around his adoptions and his "centrist" position that often favors the Dems at key times. If he's compromised and WH are in control, he might be encouraged to leave.
The last two are "fringe" speculation, I'll admit. But if Trump names 7 of 9 that cleans up the Supreme Court for a generation, even with somewhat flaky ACB and Gorsuch sitting Justices.