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Good start! Dems also have to deal with the corrupt coup creeps... polichick Jul 29 #1
The immediate alternative is packing the court with 3 justices Dennis Donovan Jul 29 #2
EXPANDING the court is what you meant. Traurigkeit Jul 29 #40
K&R betsuni Jul 29 #3
Explain to me like I'm six.. birdographer Jul 29 #4
The terms would be staggered, starting 2 years apart. CaptainTruth Jul 29 #10
Ok, thanks... birdographer Jul 29 #15
What if we have another death on the court close to a presidential election? Delmette2.0 Jul 29 #18
That would be the most exceptionally hard to pass of the three Polybius Jul 29 #38
Finally, yes, yes, and yes! Dan Jul 29 #5
Idea: Judges appointed by non-majorify voted president expire after 4 years Dorn Jul 29 #6
Good job, President Biden. NH Ethylene Jul 29 #7
I would amend #3 just a tad. Grins Jul 29 #8
And disclosing gifts is still influencing a decision Tree Lady Jul 29 #12
Yes, there should be an enforcement mechanism in place liberalla Jul 29 #16
Pretty basic and likely to get bipartisan agreement. ancianita Jul 29 #9
How does this get rid of the existing human stain on the SCOTUS today Layzeebeaver Jul 29 #11
These are nice, but there's a problem ScratchCat Jul 29 #13
One would think these proposals are common sense. Music Man Jul 29 #14
As long as these reforms can be initiated without an Article V convention, I'm down. LudwigPastorius Jul 29 #17
Whether it passes or not, the SCOTUS knows they are on the chopping block. flying_wahini Jul 29 #19
No Zeitghost Jul 29 #27
I keep reflecting DENVERPOPS Jul 29 #20
Its a start... sdfernando Jul 29 #21
I would like to suggest a simple change: 9 or 10-year, RENEWABLE terms. eppur_se_muova Jul 29 #22
It's odd that he expressly calls for a Constitutional amendment on the immunity issue, rsdsharp Jul 29 #23
I think there are a couple of reasons jgmiller Jul 29 #24
My point is that he's calling for Congressional approval for something rsdsharp Jul 29 #25
Actually Article III does not specify they serve for life jgmiller Jul 29 #29
You don't have to be an originalist. The only way they can be removed is by impeachment -- rsdsharp Jul 29 #32
Doesn't matter, because it be challenged and go before the Supreme Court Polybius Jul 29 #39
All of the reforms Zeitghost Jul 29 #28
It's nice that he's taking the high road... Think. Again. Jul 29 #26
1 and 3 are possible but good luck changing the RubyRose Jul 29 #30
#1 expressly requires a constitutional amendment. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 29 #37
Go Joe, make them kacekwl Jul 29 #31
So glad that he put these reforms out there. Desert grandma Jul 29 #33
God Bless Joe Biden Baron2024 Jul 29 #34
I want to see the GOP vote AGAINST an ethics rule oldsoftie Jul 29 #35
I agree - with a bit of surprise. Ms. Toad Jul 29 #36
No gifts. world wide wally Jul 29 #41
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