Journalist and podcast host Josh Barro said Tuesday he was “surprised” that Justice Sonia Sotomayor hasn’t “retired” because of concerns about the court’s balance, suggesting now is the right time to step down. did.
During a discussion on “CNN This Morning” about Sotomayor’s recent comments about living in “frustration,” co-host Phil Mattingly questioned the intentions behind her remarks. asked Mr. Baro.
“I don’t know if there’s a strategic intent behind that. I mean, it seems like it’s describing what her day is like. Justice Sotomayor is talking about the danger of what’s going on there. I think that’s a little bit surprising considering what you’re describing.” “She’s not retired. She’s 69 years old and has been on the court for 15 years,” Barro said.
“There is a good chance that Democrats will lose the Senate majority in the next election, and who knows how long it will be before a Democratic president has the next opportunity to make new appointments to the seats he sits in. “I don’t know. Justice Scalia stuck around until the end. He didn’t win in 2006, but 2017 was supposed to be his next chance.”
Podcast host Josh Barro said he was surprised that Justice Sonia Sotomayor did not retire from the Supreme Court on Tuesday. (Screenshot/CNN)
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Baro added that if he was truly concerned about the composition of the court, now would be the right time to resign.
“That seems to be the case. If she is so concerned about the political balance on the court, strategically it would be the right time for her to step down and support someone younger,” he said. .
CNN host Poppy Harlow seemed shocked by the suggestion and hesitantly answered, “That’s an interesting point.” She added: “It’s not something you hear very often.”
“Is that really the case?” Mattingly asked. “I just haven’t heard any chatter about it.” Mr Harlow said this would become a “thing” as Mr Barro brought up the topic during a media appearance.
“I think it’s strange that there hasn’t been any conversation about this, which means we’ve already been through this with Justice Ginsburg,” Barro added.
Supreme Court justices pose for official photos at the Supreme Court. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Harlow again contradicted Barro, noting that Justice Ginsburg was “much older” and had health problems.
“Justice Sotomayor has diabetes,” Barro responded. “Ten years is a long time. I don’t think Justice Sotomayor is dying by any means. But given this is a lifetime appointment, it’s important to take a very long view on this matter.” I think that” “
“Democrats are at a structural disadvantage in the United States Senate,” he added. “As you know, I don’t think we have a chance of having another Democratic president and a Democratic Senate again within the next four to six years.” Ta.
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Speaking at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law on Monday, Sotomayor said he feels “frustrated” within the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.
“I live in frustration. And as you heard, every loss is really traumatizing to my stomach and heart. But I have to get up the next morning and keep fighting. Hmm,” Sotomayor said.
“And this is not what I was expecting as I’m almost 70 years old,” she reportedly added in a conversation with Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. “But it’s still an all-consuming job, and I understand the impact the court has on people, the country, and sometimes the world. And that’s what keeps me going.”
