She should have retired in 09 when the Dems controlled the Senate & the White House. 2 other justices that needed to retire did so, John Paul Stevens & David Souter. If you're a liberal justice in your 80s, or with health issues, and the Dems control the W.H. and the Senate, it's time for you to retire. Better you be replaced by a Dem than you die in office and potentially have Republicans in charge of the W.H., the Senate, or both.
What health issues does the Notorious RBG have, aside from her age?
Were those issues present 10 years ago?
What health issues does the Notorious RBG have, aside from her age?
Were those issues present 10 years ago?
Apparently she had colon cancer in 1999 and pancreatic cancer in 2009. So I guess Terrell is right. Despite being only 76, she has had some serious medical issues that would have recommended retirement at that time.