Souter Reveals Retirement 2 Days After Specter's Switch

[tekisui]

I think we will see what part of the deal was. Souter's replacement will easily make it out of committee, with Specter's support and will not be filibustered.

Who is it going to be?

[WI_DEM]

1. Has he announced his retirement?

[tekisui]

3. Yes....Sort of.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/30/national/main4981868.shtml

CBS) Supreme Court Justice David Souter is planning retire at the end of the current court term. Souter, 69, has informed the White House of his decision and plans to return to his native New Hampshire according to NPR, which first reported the story.

According to NPR, Souter will remain on the court until a successor has been chosen and confirmed. The court recently finished hearing a term of oral arguments and will begin issuing decisions this summer before reconvening in October.

[elleng]

2. I'm not sure he ANNOUNCED;

sounds like it came from others.

[tekisui]

4. He's informed the White House,

I guess he hasn't officially announced, yet.

[elleng]

5. Where did you see/hear that?

I get all my news here!

[tekisui]

6. CBS News, see link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/30/national/main4981868.shtml

[elleng]

7. Thanks; just saw it.

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