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wheat-dogg, raker of forests, master of steam2/15/2016 6:53:07 am PST

re: #294 KGxvi

It’s not just Kennedy, by the way. Here are some other recent justices who assumed office in election years:

Is this right?

Kennedy — nominated by a Republican
Thomas — nominated by a Republican
Stevens — nominated by a Republican
Powell — nominated by a Republican
Marshall — nominated by a Democrat

Maybe the GOP is afraid of getting another Marshall on the Court.