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19. I think he has to fight some of his instincts

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 10:55 PM

Jul 2022

it's time to stop doing deals with McConnell for one.

It's time to stop being a reasonable guy who is trying to find a bipartisan solution, because the other side doesn't want that and they take advantage of it.

He needs to spit some fire, and at least feint towards the idea of court expansion. Doesn't have to endorse, but he should at the very least make it seem like something that's in the realm of possible.

Stuff like this could bluff someone like Roberts or Kavanaugh to moderate some upcoming opinions for fear of it actually happening.

He did the right thing by calling for filibuster carve outs for choice and election, but start hinting at the idea that if the other side is going to continue to take a mile with every inch he may have to reconsider whether the filibuster makes sense anymore.

I think just in general a more combative and aggressive tone would help. Is there anything substantive? He could push the FDA to make the abortion pill legal without a prescription, to eliminate the need for a doctor. That would open up a lot.

He's spent his whole life treating the Senate as a place where folks come together to get stuff done. Compromises are made. It's admirable. It's noble. It's not reality anymore.

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What is Biden supposed to do... [View all] Septua Jul 2022 OP

Steps that are bold of course budkin Jul 2022 #1

Can you name one... Septua Jul 2022 #6

Name the steps mcar Jul 2022 #14

Post removed Post removed Jul 2022 #18

:). Got the sarcasm:) Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #30

"Top men." DFW Jul 2022 #40

Well, tell us, Mozart. Aristus Jul 2022 #46

Well, one possibility has been mentioned about DemocraticPatriot Jul 2022 #61

Use his bully pulpit sabbat hunter Jul 2022 #2

I hadn't heard Manchin would carve the filibuster. Septua Jul 2022 #7

Unless it's changed in the recent past, Igel Jul 2022 #10

Sinema says no PortTack Jul 2022 #35

He has spoken out against the decision and for the mcar Jul 2022 #15

The "bully pulpit" is not some magic wand to Congress, but you knew that... Hekate Jul 2022 #22

Manchin said he would not do so actually. And we are now down another Senator Leahy who Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #79

IMO he has to be prepared to expand the court and relay that to the voters Bev54 Jul 2022 #3

And what happens in two years when/if Republicans take back control? "Expand the court"... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #49

If the dems put in the work and win with a majority, do what needs to be done, I think Bev54 Jul 2022 #54

this RANDYWILDMAN Jul 2022 #55

Not trying to be disagreeable, but the voters can't always be counted on to vote in their... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #58

What you and every dem can do is contact the Biden admin, and tell them he MUST Bev54 Jul 2022 #60

So we're back to USSC reform. You say that now, but have you really thought this through? As I.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #74

This is not unusual and it is past time and easily justified with 13 district court of appeals Bev54 Jul 2022 #75

I will vote. I always vote, and take as many people with me as I can. That's what I can do. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #76

What I do know is that congress cannot fear what republicans may do in the future Bev54 Jul 2022 #77

I realize that people are still venting their white hot rage at the court's latest decision, but... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #85

I know he will not move those two but he can move the voters away from apathy if he Bev54 Jul 2022 #86

I hear you, and mostly agree with you. I'm just not as convinced as you are that Pres. Biden.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2022 #87

We don't have the votes so it is both wishful thinking and a waste of time. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #84

Call Abortion something else pwb Jul 2022 #4

The right wing would love that. former9thward Jul 2022 #21

Honestly, the ball is really in Congress's court, no pun intended In It to Win It Jul 2022 #5

That's what I thought Septua Jul 2022 #9

"States cannot mess with the mail." Sogo Jul 2022 #59

channel the ghost of lbj? mopinko Jul 2022 #8

That's his question to answer. brooklynite Jul 2022 #11

All and I mean ALL... Septua Jul 2022 #12

I think he needs to signal that he's open to any and all options to protect all civil rights Buckeyeblue Jul 2022 #13

They would ignore DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2022 #25

Like your out of the box thinking!!!! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #31

We just need to win elections JI7 Jul 2022 #16

Could Congress de-fund the Supreme Court? Thunderbeast Jul 2022 #17

They could DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2022 #26

I think he has to fight some of his instincts qazplm135 Jul 2022 #19

Very well stated! Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #32

He has already said he would support a carve out for a codified RvW PortTack Jul 2022 #36

which I recognized qazplm135 Jul 2022 #37

IF he gets creative with the Presidential Powers act... TigressDem Jul 2022 #20

Sounds like a coup. Wednesdays Jul 2022 #88

NO I said HE COULD.... but I also said, he wouldn't. TigressDem Jul 2022 #89

MSNBC has been fucking obnoxious about this. Native Jul 2022 #23

Open all federal lands and property for abortion clinics. cbabe Jul 2022 #24

I think this is doable and could be effective Stinky The Clown Jul 2022 #27

Call all your reps and senators. Push for action. Many voices needed! cbabe Jul 2022 #28

How about winning the damned midterm...because I don't care who calls and how many Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #81

What about qazplm135 Jul 2022 #34

What about it? Not paying for abortions, simply opening access. cbabe Jul 2022 #45

The question is about using federal funds qazplm135 Jul 2022 #53

Clinics would cover all costs as they already do. cbabe Jul 2022 #56

It's usually not that simple qazplm135 Jul 2022 #62

Not a gift but access. Rent would be paid. Done for now. cbabe Jul 2022 #63

you can't pay rent qazplm135 Jul 2022 #64

I don't know but I'm not the president he is. JanMichael Jul 2022 #29

There's nothing really he could do besides wait 20 or 30 years for it to be reinstated Polybius Jul 2022 #33

Wave his arms around and yell, populist-style: brave, fighting, bold, bully pulpit. betsuni Jul 2022 #38

"Wave his arms around and yell, populist-style: brave, fighting, bold, bully pulpit." Septua Jul 2022 #41

****EXPAND THE COURT BY 4!!!**** uponit7771 Jul 2022 #39

And how would the President go about doing that on his own? WillowTree Jul 2022 #65

First step, support expansion then make the big promise to democrats. Easy ... uponit7771 Jul 2022 #66

Why is MSNBC asking this? Is it designed to cause division Emile Jul 2022 #42

It is what they do. I never watch them. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #82

Biden is, if I'm not mistaken, President of the United States gulliver Jul 2022 #43

We need to elect more Democrats to Congress. MineralMan Jul 2022 #44

Yes - but no DINOs please. BlueIdaho Jul 2022 #47

I can only vote for one House member and two Senators. MineralMan Jul 2022 #48

Obviously. BlueIdaho Jul 2022 #50

I always assume that voters in each state are paying attention MineralMan Jul 2022 #51

Absolutely! BlueIdaho Jul 2022 #52

I would take so called DINO's as that would mean we won more red states also and would have Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #80

At this point if Biden walked on water Mr.Bill Jul 2022 #57

SOMETHING! Mad_Machine76 Jul 2022 #67

I know what I would like to see. I'm not a political scientist, though, so Politicub Jul 2022 #68

I can't believe we're still having these conversations. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2022 #69

Are voters really that dumb? treestar Jul 2022 #70

YES Act_of_Reparation Jul 2022 #73

So easy for them to say treestar Jul 2022 #71

IMO. Stop acting like Mitch and the repugs are your friends. Hotler Jul 2022 #72

Right because enough 'barking' and the GOP will surely back down...talk isn't cheap after all... Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #83

There are no steps he can take until we add more Senators and keep the house. The midterm Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #78