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In reply to the discussion: How big of a Senate majority do we need to expand the SCOTUS? [View all]LiberalFighter
(51,664 posts)60. No we wouldn't. That is just hyperbole.
If an explanation of why it is needed is provided it would avoid negatives.
The population of the USA was just under 39 million in 1870.
It is now over 330 million.
There are 13 circuit court of appeals.
Roberts oversees the DC, Fourth and the Federal Circuits.
Alito and Kavanaugh oversee 2 circuits.
The remaining 6 oversee 1 circuit.
If there are 13 justices they each would only oversee one circuit.
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Not expanding it since 1869 is a good reason to expand it along with the number of cases filed.
LiberalFighter
Apr 26
#55
Name an elected official at any level who advocates expanding the number of SC Justices.
brooklynite
Apr 26
#25
The fact that you're not angry doesn't mean that Republicans did not pack the Court.
speak easy
Apr 26
#47
Joe doesn't support expanding the court. He's said that. So some Dems might like the idea
Autumn
Apr 26
#44
Expanding the court would be a terrible thing for Democrats to do. We would lose future elections for decades!
beaglelover
Apr 26
#36
No it doesn't. He probably thought it was pointless when he didn't have the votes to make it happen.
LiberalFighter
Apr 26
#61