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AllyCat

(16,035 posts)
61. I would argue it was 3 seats.
Mon Nov 7, 2022, 12:42 PM
Nov 2022

He colluded with the orange anus to get Kennedy to retire and appoint the 3rd.

Desperately needed to restore justice. nt SunSeeker Nov 2022 #1
And does anyone believe this will pass a Republican road block? packman Nov 2022 #2
Nothing ventured, nothing gained vlyons Nov 2022 #3
Amen packman Nov 2022 #14
There is that. calimary Nov 2022 #20
Yup. 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #46
No, it won't pass Republicans, but I'm glad it was put out there anyway. panader0 Nov 2022 #6
The only raod blocks are the filibuster and a few rogue Democrats in the Senate. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #8
One other important thing too InstantGratification Nov 2022 #18
Judicial nominees only need 51 votes in the Senate...right? n/t Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #19
Correct. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #36
If we gain only 2 senate seats, no. ColinC Nov 2022 #25
Assuming the usual two problem Senators won't vote yes and vote no, Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #38
Biden said on June 25th that he opposes adding more Justices Polybius Nov 2022 #40
June 25th is eons ago Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #41
But he said it the day after Dobbs was decided Polybius Nov 2022 #42
And watch them give state legislatures Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #43
Well, we need to pick up two Senate seats and hold the House Polybius Nov 2022 #44
Vote! Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #45
I will on Tuesday Polybius Nov 2022 #48
Yes, basically I feel Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #49
I hope you're right Polybius Nov 2022 #50
1850's that is. electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #47
This current court wants to take this country into a dictatorship. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2022 #64
We don't have 48 votes now Zeitghost Nov 2022 #71
True, but the landscape may look Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #73
And what if this passes SCantiGOP Nov 2022 #62
About the same inthewind21 Nov 2022 #65
Any bill(s) that ultimately pass will be under the auspices of Hortensis Nov 2022 #4
K&R spanone Nov 2022 #5
President Biden and Democrats in Congress have to realize Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #7
The theft of those two SC seats was the most nakedly undemocratic act of MConnell's career. sop Nov 2022 #10
+1,000,000 wnylib Nov 2022 #59
I would argue it was 3 seats. AllyCat Nov 2022 #61
You are correct, but who knew at the time about Manchin & Siema? This is not an autocracy and with Hestia Nov 2022 #60
Just wish this happened a month ago vlyons Nov 2022 #9
It happened 18 months ago. former9thward Nov 2022 #31
Id imagine its an incentive for democrats to get out and vote Mr. Sparkle Nov 2022 #11
It was introduced 18 months ago. former9thward Nov 2022 #32
Good to know, thanks! Mr. Sparkle Nov 2022 #54
When was the last time the SCOTUS was expanded? I'm thinking FDR but not sure. Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #12
FDR threatened to do it... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #15
The largest court was 10 justices... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #16
And FDR's plan backfired so badly Wednesdays Nov 2022 #37
Thanks very much! Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #55
An even number could be a good idea iemanja Nov 2022 #68
I think a super majority for any constitutional decision... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #70
It's about time! Liberty Belle Nov 2022 #13
I see a much needed case that must go to this new USSC. jaxexpat Nov 2022 #17
Ho-LEE-CRAP! lindysalsagal Nov 2022 #21
That would inthewind21 Nov 2022 #66
I like it republianmushroom Nov 2022 #22
From 2021. SuperCoder Nov 2022 #23
not a biggie NJCher Nov 2022 #29
Yeah, why is this being reported here like it's actual news? ShazzieB Nov 2022 #30
Love it! Sogo Nov 2022 #24
Hallelujah! catrose Nov 2022 #26
Introduced a year ago. Referred to Committee. Hasn't even gotten a hearing. onenote Nov 2022 #27
Introduced a year ago. Referred to Committee. Hasn't even gotten a hearing. onenote Nov 2022 #28
This was introduced in 2021. Is something new going on KPN Nov 2022 #33
Pack the supreme court? markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #34
Yes, please Warpy Nov 2022 #35
Meh... brooklynite Nov 2022 #39
You should state up front that this is from over 18 months ago. It is not new news at all. Celerity Nov 2022 #51
what can go wrong? rampartc Nov 2022 #52
Even if four seats were added, it might not help. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2022 #53
I completely argee with this and it should be done with new judges seated before the new year. cstanleytech Nov 2022 #56
Is there a danger that the senate may place additional repubs if it flips? Willis88 Nov 2022 #57
Of course inthewind21 Nov 2022 #67
in my mind, we need a ground swell both in citizenry and in congress. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #58
Couldn't they have waited until...Wednesday? Grins Nov 2022 #63
This is many months old iemanja Nov 2022 #72
This should have been shouted all over for the last 18 months by every Democrat. Autumn Nov 2022 #69
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