Nervous Dems call for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down amid Biden re-election doubts

"Sen. Richard Blumenthal has subtly hinted at the possibility of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor stepping down to allow the current Democratic majority to choose a successor.

During an interview with NBC News’ Sahil Kapur on Wednesday, Mr. Blumenthal, while expressing admiration for Justice Sotomayor, 69, suggested she take into account the strategic consideration of retirement timing — just in case President Biden loses in November.

The senator alluded to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who faced similar calls to retire during President Obama’s term but chose to remain on the bench. Justice Ginsburg passed away in 2020, and her replacement was nominated by President Trump."

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