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Anthony Kennedy's Choice

The Supreme Court’s conservative swing vote faces a fateful decision.
Source: Carlos Barria / Reuters

Imagine if you will: You have worked for the government for 30 years. You believe in America, you believe in law, you believe in the majesty of the Constitution. You have served your vision  both in good times and bad.

Your name is Anthony Kennedy.

Now it’s suggested you should step aside and let someone else take over. Someone appointed by President Donald Trump.

What do you do?

I have no inside sources at the

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