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PADemD

(4,482 posts) Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:31 PM Apr 2014

I think now is the time to enlarge the Supreme Court.

I would like to see the make-up of the Court reflect the population ratio of women/men with the addition of four women.

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I think now is the time to enlarge the Supreme Court. (Original Post) PADemD Apr 2014 OP

While I appreciate the thought and enthusiasm. The last time that was tried it was a catastrophe stevenleser Apr 2014 #1

We'd have to win both houses to do so. Common Sense Party Apr 2014 #2

Thank you Mr. Roosevelt. Apparently the rumors of your death were greatly exaggerated. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #3

I have always thought the make-up of the Court should be more women than men. PADemD Apr 2014 #4

It just aint happening. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #5

Do you really think the current Congress would vote for that? MineralMan Apr 2014 #6

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)

1. While I appreciate the thought and enthusiasm. The last time that was tried it was a catastrophe

Reply to PADemD (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:32 PM

Apr 2014

and for a President in a much better position regarding congress than the one we have.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125789097

Common Sense Party

(14,139 posts)

2. We'd have to win both houses to do so.

Reply to PADemD (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:35 PM

Apr 2014

Congress determines the size of the Court.

HERVEPA

(6,107 posts)

3. Thank you Mr. Roosevelt. Apparently the rumors of your death were greatly exaggerated.

Reply to PADemD (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:35 PM

Apr 2014

PADemD

(4,482 posts)

4. I have always thought the make-up of the Court should be more women than men.

Reply to HERVEPA (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:38 PM

Apr 2014

HERVEPA

(6,107 posts)

5. It just aint happening.

Reply to PADemD (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:57 PM

Apr 2014

MineralMan

(146,284 posts)

6. Do you really think the current Congress would vote for that?

Reply to PADemD (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2014, 04:22 PM

Apr 2014

If not, then it's a pipe dream right now. However, if we can get a strong majority in both houses in November, there might be a chance. A lot of possibilities become more possible with a Democratic majority in both houses of Congress.

GOTV 2014 and Beyond!

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