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If Republicans hold the Senate, Clarence Thomas should consider retiring

By Philip Wegmann
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If Republicans hold the Senate, Clarence Thomas should consider retiring

It might be time for Clarence Thomas to hang it up. Well, that is, if Republicans build on their Senate majority.

No one can replace the conservative jurist. Just choosing an adequate successor seems like an impossible task in light of the colossal contributions Thomas has made to originalist jurisprudence. That is why he might prefer to quit while there’s a chance to replace him with someone who won’t destroy his life’s work.

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