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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Mindy!!!
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In response to Dan Eldredge.
He needs more than 1 . We need 60 senate seats.
03:14 PM - Jun 29, 2023
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Tim Graf
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In response to Mindy!!!.
As of now, yes, but if we can flip even one more seat next year, they can eliminate the filibuster, and it would require only a simple majority.
10:17 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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Mindy!!!
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And I understand that. But if white voters are going to continue to make our majorities razor thin, I don't even know if we should eliminate the filibuster. I understand the concerns of people against eliminating it.
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10:24 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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Tim Graf
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In response to Mindy!!!.
Here's the plan: Eliminate the filibuster, pass all the things, then just before the next election, revive the filibuster. ;-)
10:25 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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Mindy!!!
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In response to Tim Graf.
I've thought about that too. But I'm concerned about potential fallout. I'm all about harm reduction. I feel confident in the competence of this administration to assess the best options and move accordingly.
10:40 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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