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In reply to the discussion: Judiciary Act adds four seats to the Supreme Court [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)4. Any bill(s) that ultimately pass will be under the auspices of
party leaders and have developed a critical mass of house and senate support. It's not time yet because we just don't have the power in either chamber to pass it. So, no critical mass of Democratic congressmen passionately insisting on passage now!
It's so hard waiting for time and other critical factors to come together. If only we at least still had the large Democratic house caucus of 2018 to build on. And more senators of course.
But re-touting this Judiciary Act of (April) 2021 will get some media attention right before election day and hopefully help some who are issuing public statements and not hurt others.
Tuesday! We'll get see what we'll have to work with for the next two years.
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The only raod blocks are the filibuster and a few rogue Democrats in the Senate.
Mr.Bill
Nov 2022
#8
This current court wants to take this country into a dictatorship.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Nov 2022
#64
The theft of those two SC seats was the most nakedly undemocratic act of MConnell's career.
sop
Nov 2022
#10
You are correct, but who knew at the time about Manchin & Siema? This is not an autocracy and with
Hestia
Nov 2022
#60
When was the last time the SCOTUS was expanded? I'm thinking FDR but not sure.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2022
#12
You should state up front that this is from over 18 months ago. It is not new news at all.
Celerity
Nov 2022
#51
I completely argee with this and it should be done with new judges seated before the new year.
cstanleytech
Nov 2022
#56
This should have been shouted all over for the last 18 months by every Democrat.
Autumn
Nov 2022
#69