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16. Don't be sad, that's a good thing

Sun May 10, 2026, 10:15 AM

8 hrs ago

Forcing retirement at 54 for the SC would be insane. All 9 would have to retire, and Trump would pick 9 Justices under 30.

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VA redistricting -- here's the solution (seriously) [View all] Mike Niendorff 12 hrs ago OP

No point... Spanberger already gave up, didn't she? ihaveaquestion 12 hrs ago #1

Then get on the phone. Mike Niendorff 11 hrs ago #2

No, I don't think so NJCher 11 hrs ago #4

You can walk and chew gum at the same time. Mike Niendorff 11 hrs ago #5

Bingo orangecrush 7 hrs ago #19

What's the federal issue to be considered by SCOTUS? n/t Shrek 8 hrs ago #11

Article states how it would work NJCher 11 hrs ago #3

Brilliant idea Mike KS Toronado 10 hrs ago #6

Not without a Constitutional amendment... Wounded Bear 8 hrs ago #12

Don't be sad, that's a good thing Polybius 8 hrs ago #16

Why is Fascism using a ramrod to break in our front door ? magicarpet 10 hrs ago #8

And just keep doing that until they get a court to approve it? EdmondDantes_ 10 hrs ago #9

Hopefully that's sarcasm Polybius 8 hrs ago #17

Former Rep Charlie Dent R-PA Norbert 8 hrs ago #14

Likely too late for 2026, the ballots have to be ready by September Polybius 8 hrs ago #15

Anyone else tired of hearing why we can't do things like this? orangecrush 7 hrs ago #20

Would the VA legislature even agree to do that? intrepidity 5 hrs ago #21