Justice Kennedy's Retirement Decision

I desire to enhance ane betoken inwards low-cal of the novel allegation against Judge Kavanaugh. Justice Kennedy has already retired. He could convey chosen to brand his retirement contingent on the confirmation of his successor, equally other Justices have. Since he did not, the Court in ane lawsuit to a greater extent than faces the prospect of an extended catamenia alongside alone eight Justices, depending on the effect of the midterm elections. Whether that is proficient or bad depends on your betoken of view, I suppose.