but the point was made that it would violate the "norms of our politics". It was a " Forlorn Hope". Democrats think fighting with one hand tied behind your back shows your honest intent. Republicans fight with both hands around your neck, showing their honest intent to prevail, regardless of "honor".

GP6971

(38,402 posts)

3. The only talk I remember was trying to

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Wed Apr 23, 2025, 11:30 PM

Apr 2025

convince SC justice Sotomayor to retire. President Biden was very successful in nominating and getting lower judges appointed.

BurnDoubt

(1,908 posts)

4. On April 15, 2021, Democrats floated a bill...

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Thu Apr 24, 2025, 12:28 AM

Apr 2025

to expand the Court to thirteen members. Nancy Pelosi declined to bring it to the floor, I believe. It was always, as I said, a "Forlorn Hope", but there was a lot of Progressive juice for the notion, and a slim majority in the Senate. Personally, I thought McConnell had already ignored the " norms" of ethical behavior, so give it a shot. Dirty Business... what's good for the Goose.....

BurnDoubt

(1,908 posts)

5. I agree. The Judiciary is essential to our future.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025, 12:36 AM

Apr 2025

I'm constantly surprised at the divergence of opinions, and troubled when the Constitution is interpreted to support racism.

Meowmee

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6. Hrc warned about the court, but few listened

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Thu Apr 24, 2025, 12:48 AM

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