re: #210 HappyWarrior

God I hope not. I’ve almost forgiven Kennedy for his bad vote on Bush v. Gore because he swung SSM to the majority.

Mostly (based on a cursory search) it seems to be news outlets quoting each other over rumours. No source for the rumours.

One site did go to Sandra Day O’Conner and asked her opinion. She seemed to suggest that although Justice Kennedy likes to keep people guessing, it would be highly unusual for a justice to retire in the middle of the term unless severely ill, Jus. Kennedy is acutely aware of his “legacy,” and he is in good health (so retirement to her at this time seems unlikely).

Several reporters noted the “rumours” story came from the Washington Examiner. The Chicago Tribune quoted Sen. Chuck Grassley as saying as soon as this summer, but he got that from Examiner.