Andrea Junker
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Just a casual reminder that in 1869 it was decided to have 9 Supreme Court justices because there were 9 Circuit Courts.

Now there are 13 Circuit Courts. So what exactly are we waiting for?
11:06 AM - Jun 29, 2023
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Dan Eldredge
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In response to Andrea Junker.
When I'm not feeling charitable, I blame Biden for not acting.

When I *am* feeling charitable, I think Biden's waiting for one more Senate seat so he can get confirmations through without having to make a deal with Manchin or Sinema.
11:16 AM - Jun 29, 2023
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Professor Kyle
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But Biden has no way of acting with control of both houses of Congress and a Senate willing to overturn the filibuster.
In response to Dan Eldredge.
12:33 PM - Jun 29, 2023
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Dan Eldredge
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In response to Professor Kyle.
Control of the House doesn't matter for appointing justices--the President just needs "advice and consent" of the Senate. The filibuster also doesn't need to be overturned; he just needs a majority. As of now he does have Senate control, but would need either Manchin or Sinema to go along with it.
01:18 PM - Jun 29, 2023
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Professor Kyle
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In response to Dan Eldredge.
Expanding the court would require a law, which necessitates the house & overturning the filibuster.
01:44 PM - Jun 29, 2023
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