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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes [View all] lanlady Jul 16 OP

Go get 'em Joe! GreenWave Jul 16 #1

That's going to require an amendment to the Constitution itself. cstanleytech Jul 16 #2

Yes, that's what the article says he's going for. Think. Again. Jul 16 #4

Not in a chance in hell of passing in red states though because it would cost them SCOTUS control cstanleytech Jul 16 #5

So why ever try? Polybius Jul 16 #6

This orangecrush Jul 16 #22

You're free to bookmark and come back in 20 years Polybius Jul 16 #23

Sad - but true peppertree Jul 16 #27

It's called sitting on your hands GenThePerservering Jul 16 #29

Not all Congressional Democrats even support term limits on SC Justices Polybius Jul 16 #31

But that was before USSC gave Joe superpowers orangecrush Jul 16 #50

No, they just said that Presidents can't be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 16 #51

We shall see orangecrush Jul 16 #52

Woe is me. Let's never start and we will never have to finish. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 16 #37

Because it's a waste of political capital on a piece of legislation that has no hope of passing Zeitghost Jul 17 #94

Love ya, but I'll trust Biden on things like this. Think. Again. Jul 16 #7

I trust Biden, it's the Republicans I don't trust. cstanleytech Jul 16 #43

I agree. joshdawg Jul 17 #71

Me too this is not something he will not take up without thinking it through Walleye Jul 16 #53

The supremes are already trying to keep him from winning reelection. Think. Again. Jul 17 #61

Joe is a force for good, so all the forces of evil are against him Walleye Jul 17 #66

You don't know how much I agree with you on that. Think. Again. Jul 17 #67

The forces of evil are very strong. We must be stronger Walleye Jul 17 #68

We are stronger, always have been... Think. Again. Jul 17 #69

That is a very good point and a good way of putting it Walleye Jul 17 #70

Setting the goal may go a long way toward changing some red places blue. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 16 #38

That I'll agree with you on as it can help us down the road even though the odds are I'll win the mega million jackpot. cstanleytech Jul 16 #45

An amendment could grandfather in current members with no term limits Captain Zero Jul 20 #123

Go Joe!!! 🌊 !!! Think. Again. Jul 16 #3

Add more... brakester Jul 17 #86

There are multiple precedents for changing the size of the SC. Think. Again. Jul 17 #103

This is making the big news outlet "breaking news" rounds - Here is a no paywall link BumRushDaShow Jul 16 #8

It's a Big Deal. He's talking Constitutional Amendment. That will increase turnout! n/t TygrBright Jul 16 #9

No one gets to vote on it though Diraven Jul 16 #15

That is the absolute impossible traditionally The Grand Illuminist Jul 16 #21

He is ALSO working on legislation Farmer-Rick Jul 17 #82

And the mechanism given by the Constitution to Congress Zeitghost Jul 17 #96

That's what I'm talking! intheflow Jul 16 #10

An important step lefthandedskyhook Jul 16 #11

BFD!! For President Biden to agree to stir up institutional govt. is a BFD!!!! Cheezoholic Jul 16 #12

K&R SupportSanity Jul 16 #13

Didn't Biden form an exploratory committee to see whether Supreme Court needed changes when he SupportSanity Jul 16 #14

Something needs to be done LilElf70 Jul 16 #16

Yes! This is the kind of action that is needed. AZ Dem Love Jul 16 #17

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 17 #88

What I have been longing for. Thank you, Joe! ancianita Jul 16 #18

I wonder if he's seeking the impossible to get one thing. LisaM Jul 16 #19

The problem with ethics laws aimed at the SC Justices is... LudwigPastorius Jul 16 #42

AOC is going to issue impeachment proceedings MichMan Jul 17 #64

Even an ethics code Zeitghost Jul 17 #98

Sure does need to be done now. republianmushroom Jul 16 #20

This is awesome - the adults are taking over! FakeNoose Jul 16 #24

First change I want to see is Thomas and Alito charged with taking bribes. patphil Jul 16 #25

Sorry, bribes are now legal brakester Jul 18 #119

This IS great news! llmart Jul 16 #26

A rolling stone that's not rolling remains not rolling usonian Jul 16 #28

Why do we need an amendment? bikes and bunnies Jul 16 #30

Pipe dream SlimJimmy Jul 17 #57

So it says, "...the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and 24601 Jul 17 #73

The LInk Shows You the Exact Quote from the Constitution bikes and bunnies Jul 17 #91

I'm pretty sure that was included. Igel Jul 17 #95

awesome! et tu Jul 16 #32

It's up to the people to start voting blue for this to happen. Dem4life1234 Jul 16 #33

The Constitution is accountable for a lot of things that are wrong in America. Aussie105 Jul 16 #34

Does he have the time and the support to enact these changes on the Supreme Court? Martin68 Jul 16 #35

No, not even close Polybius Jul 16 #48

No to both questions SlimJimmy Jul 17 #58

GO DARK BRANDON! PortTack Jul 16 #36

Expand the court ZonkerHarris Jul 16 #39

Do It Joe colsohlibgal Jul 16 #40

Yeah, you know who would rule on the constitutionality of a term limits law? LudwigPastorius Jul 16 #41

Don't forget that he no longer has to restrict himself to legal acts. Think. Again. Jul 16 #47

He cant be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 16 #49

Yes, trying to pass bills would be one of the legal ways he could proceed... Think. Again. Jul 17 #59

He does Polybius Jul 17 #74

he does not... Think. Again. Jul 17 #79

Do you believe that is what Pres. Biden will do? MichMan Jul 17 #80

I don't believe Biden would do that... Think. Again. Jul 17 #81

You're completely misinterpreting the ruling Polybius Jul 17 #92

I'm not misinterpreting the immunity ruling.... Think. Again. Jul 17 #104

It won't be nearly as bad as it's being made out to be Polybius Jul 17 #109

We can win... Think. Again. Jul 17 #111

I'd like to think it would go to a lower court, Igel Jul 17 #97

I've read this thread, so let me SlimJimmy Jul 16 #44

Yes, that's why the President is specifically talking about a Constitutional amendment. Think. Again. Jul 16 #46

He said Congress could do some things in SlimJimmy Jul 17 #56

I think this man, with a lifetime of political experience... Think. Again. Jul 17 #60

I think he's taking bad advice from those that should know better. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #100

Because you DO know better, got it. Think. Again. Jul 17 #105

You don't have a clue about what I do or don't know. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #106

But I do know Biden has a lifetime of political experience. Think. Again. Jul 17 #107

He's relying on bad advice. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #110

Of course a highly experienced, completely successful, lifelong politician would do that. Think. Again. Jul 17 #112

I'm sure he's taking their advice. SlimJimmy Jul 19 #121

Just because the SC is a separate and equal branch, it doesn't mean the other 2 branches have no power over them. scipan Jul 17 #99

The USSC doesn't make the rules for the Senate, for example, SlimJimmy Jul 17 #102

Holy fuck -- YES!!!! Blue Owl Jul 16 #54

Now THAT will energize the base and get Independent votes. SunSeeker Jul 16 #55

I don't what what reform is possible... returnee Jul 17 #62

Too Little Too Late Herkimer Jul 17 #63

You get "attacked" for "making up wild stuff and get insults like WTF you smoking"?? FBaggins Jul 17 #108

Right On Baron2024 Jul 17 #115

Good news. ClearSky24 Jul 17 #65

Not necessary, Joe, just change the number of justices. truthisfreedom Jul 17 #72

You realize Biden can't do that either? brooklynite Jul 17 #75

FINALLY !! Trust_Reality Jul 17 #76

This could be what gets him re-elected yobrault1 Jul 17 #77

To those who say Joe can't do it, hold Joe's beer. twodogsbarking Jul 17 #78

Policy Change? 2roos Jul 17 #83

Awesome! Deep State Witch Jul 17 #84

SCOTUS is on the ballot in 2024 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 17 #85

I hope he can get this done 👍 TommieMommy Jul 17 #87

If he gets a second term the probability is better. calimary Jul 17 #116

Good! Our current system isn't working - our court is corrupt as hell. Initech Jul 17 #89

About goddamn time!!! Give 'em Hell Joe!!! Moostache Jul 17 #90

I'm guessing Biden know the odds for a constitutional amendment's success. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 17 #93

Drumph already promised brakester Jul 18 #120

Support this, but see no reason to believe in could be enacted. Silent Type Jul 17 #101

This Is A Great Idea Baron2024 Jul 17 #113

And at some point down the road the history books will point back to this time and say "this is where it began..." chia Jul 17 #114

make it so THEY CANNOT ACCEPT ANY GIFTS Skittles Jul 17 #117

I will bold proposal my A Physicist Jul 18 #118

This is great news CRK7376 Jul 19 #122