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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCan I just say that when we get the Senate the first thing we do
is add 2 or 3 seats to SCOTUS. Start with Mr. Garland. Nobody says it has to be 9.
mobeau69
(11,169 posts)Pete had some good ideas he introduced in his campaign.
Wounded Bear
(58,778 posts)McConnell escalated, time to escalate back.
Unless we can pass shit with a simple majority, Repubs will allow nothing. I can guaran-fucking-tee that.
rsdsharp
(9,236 posts)it in 1937. It still is.
mobeau69
(11,169 posts)rsdsharp
(9,236 posts)Roberts vote and decision in the Parrish case, the switch in time that saved nine,. Took place before the legislation was introduced, or even announced.
onetexan
(13,080 posts)We cannot have several generations of conservative SCOTUS & lower court appointees.
dixiechiken1
(2,113 posts)I posted the same thing right after you. Brilliant minds...
onetexan
(13,080 posts)dixiechiken1
(2,113 posts)Nothing less than 12 year terms or more than 20, IMO. Then, stagger them so they cycle in and out. No more lifetime appointments.
We live in rapidly changing times. The politicization of the court is a big problem that needs to be addressed.
Ace Rothstein
(3,201 posts)Anyone we nominate to the Supreme Court needs to be in their mid mid-50's or younger.
Stinky The Clown
(67,841 posts)Ace Rothstein
(3,201 posts)Let's do it.