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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Mon Sep 10, 2018, 10:34 AM Sep 2018

I think if and when we regain control of Congress we need to increase the SCOTUS to 11 justices.

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What is the process for adding more justices to the SCOTUS? [View all] SHRED Sep 2018 OP

Simple majority vote of the House and Senate... brooklynite Sep 2018 #1

2020 I hope SHRED Sep 2018 #4

january 20, 2021, technically. unblock Sep 2018 #5

that's why i said "as the rules stand now" unblock Sep 2018 #9

the filibuster is a mixed bag. unblock Sep 2018 #20

"we" can't get rid of it now; only they can shanny Sep 2018 #21

i'm very worried about what they'll do in a lame duck session. unblock Sep 2018 #22

I hear you, but I don't worry about things I can't stop. shanny Sep 2018 #23

thing is, blue wave 2018 only helps us slow them down. unblock Sep 2018 #24

As I said, the only way out is through. shanny Sep 2018 #30

Good point. shanny Sep 2018 #29

This is the real problem Buckeyeblue Sep 2018 #37

I agree, on all counts. nt shanny Sep 2018 #38

The President nominates somebody Goodheart Sep 2018 #2

He didn't need to. shanny Sep 2018 #7

Yep. His threat made the New Deal possible without court interference dalton99a Sep 2018 #33

Debunked history onenote Sep 2018 #34

The process is difficult. That's what it is. MineralMan Sep 2018 #8

Packing the court will have to wait. Historic NY Sep 2018 #10

What problem is this the solution for? guillaumeb Sep 2018 #11

The Democrats Would Never Do That LandOfHopeAndDreams Sep 2018 #12

Impeach them. Johnny2X2X Sep 2018 #13

Impeach for what? mythology Sep 2018 #14

Kavanaugh for lying to Congress eleny Sep 2018 #17

Congress can impeach for just about anything shanny Sep 2018 #19

You think there are going to be 67 Democratic senators in 2021? onenote Sep 2018 #35

I saw Michael Avenatti tweet about this Tavarious Jackson Sep 2018 #15

Don't be too eager. DFW Sep 2018 #16

Bad Idea irresistable Sep 2018 #26

Brilliant! Thus giving Trump 2 MORE nominees! jberryhill Sep 2018 #27