Can Biden line up a replacement before Breyer bails?

[PlanetBev]

I’m terrified an old Democrat senator will die before the person is seated, then we’re fucked for good.

[Bleacher Creature]

1. I think the whole idea is that his resignation won't take effect until he's replaced.

If something were to happen during the confirmation process and Democrats lose the Senate, there's nothing to stop Breyer from staying on the Court.

The scuttlebutt is that he didn't want to resign, but was convinced to because of the risk that we could lose that seat down the line.

[PlanetBev]

5. When he said that the court isn't political

I felt he was carrying water for the six wing-nuts. After that statement, to me he was as relevant as a potted plant.🪴

[MiniMe]

2. from listening to the news today

The answer is yes. The replacement can be nominated and confirmed just sitting there waiting.

[PlanetBev]

3. Right now, guys

Before Turtle makes his next move.

[MiniMe]

4. I don't think there is a darn thing he can do about it

Especially after shoving Amy Connen Barrett through

[PlanetBev]

6. Don't underestimate Turtle

The transistors, resistors and diodes are swirling around that plotting automaton brain of his as we speak.

[obamanut2012]

7. McConnell can't do anything

Some folks on DU have become addicted to doomscrolling the past few years.

[PlanetBev]

8. He did something three times

Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett.

[Claustrum]

9. But that's when he was the majority leader.

He isn't now. I think this retirement is probably talked about amongst president Biden along with the senators. They kind of know how they will vote or who they will vote for already. Of course, there is still a chance Manchin goes back on his word but I highly doubt it. He is better on judicial nominees than he is with voting rights or the BBB bill.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

10. I love the last majority opinion by Justice Garland.

[FBaggins]

11. Breyer has not yet retired

Nor is the news that he has announced that he IS retiring.

It's just a story saying that they have reason to believe that he WILL retire before the end of the term.

Biden can't nominate anyone yet.