He was a joke candidate. This was not supposed to happen.

Me too. Here is the dictionary definition of “Liberal” Liberal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster https://search.app/891may6LqaasDRj36

Yeah, the Joe guy should take himself off the ticket or something.

A 36 year term is tantamount to a life term. If a young attorney or judge is elected to the Supreme Court in their 30s they might see the end of the 36 year term.