Originally posted by cdtmThey could, as could Democrats, but Democrats shouldn't do that, leave it at 9.
Could the Republicans expand the size of the court and put in even more Republicans?Not sure how that works, but keep hearing about it as an option for Democrats once they win the white house.
Should they end up with control of all three branches of government come this next election or in 2022/3, they need to focus on packing the courts (but that's a standard move when in power with either party) and they absolutely need to push to make Puerto Rico and Guam US states, those people are second class US citizens right now and they deserve seats in Congress.
As an added bonus for doing the right thing, with four extra seats in the Senate, Republicans will be harder pressed to win the majority ever again.
Originally posted by cdtm
Could the Republicans expand the size of the court and put in even more Republicans?Not sure how that works, but keep hearing about it as an option for Democrats once they win the white house.
If dems win the WH and senate they could theoretically do it.
Same goes for repubs.
Originally posted by Surtur
It won't be the death of anything.And dems can try to pack the courts if they win the WH and the Senate, but then the repubs will just pack it even more when they take power again.
Democrats haven't learned from Harry Reid's filibuster mistake even after all this time.
Oh you think they are going to get power again after pulling this shit. THAT is phucking cute. Just adorable 😆 😂 🤣hysterical
Originally posted by Lestov16
Oh you think they are going to get power again after pulling this shit. THAT is phucking cute. Just adorable 😆 😂 🤣hysterical
If the Democrats grow some balls, throw bipartisanship out the window as Republicans always do when in power and bulldoze through to make PR and Guam US states, Republicans might not win the Senate again for a couple generations or more. Frankly, they deserve that after their hypocrisy here.
Originally posted by Robtard
They could, as could Democrats, but Democrats shouldn't do that, leave it at 9.Should they end up with control of all three branches of government come this next election or in 2022/3, they need to focus on packing the courts (but that's a standard move when in power with either party) and they absolutely need to push to make Puerto Rico and Guam US states, those people are second class US citizens right now and they deserve seats in Congress.
As an added bonus for doing the right thing, with four extra seats in the Senate, Republicans will be harder pressed to win the majority ever again.
Puerto Rico couldn't do any worse. Their leadership are complete arseholes.
You heard about the leaked messages? They actually cracked jokes at widespread deaths.
Originally posted by cdtm
Puerto Rico couldn't do any worse. Their leadership are complete arseholes.You heard about the leaked messages? They actually cracked jokes at widespread deaths.
Haven't and that's shit. But having shit leaders is no reason to keep Puerto Ricans as second-class US citizens.
Originally posted by Robtard
If the Democrats grow some balls, throw bipartisanship out the window as Republicans always do when in power and bulldoze through to make PR and Guam US states, Republicans might not win the Senate again for a couple generations or more. Frankly, they deserve that after their hypocrisy here.
Big IF
Originally posted by Robtard
If the Democrats grow some balls, throw bipartisanship out the window as Republicans always do when in power and bulldoze through to make PR and Guam US states, Republicans might not win the Senate again for a couple generations or more. Frankly, they deserve that after their hypocrisy here.
👆 Democrats defeating Trump is one thing, but after that they truly must commit to systemic change. Trump already lied about his promise to bring America to prosperity. If America gets lied to TWICE, BY BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES, I REALLY DON'T KNOW if it will survive, so the Democratic politicians really have no choice but to evolve the system for the benefit of the people.
Originally posted by Lestov16
👆 Democrats defeating Trump is one thing, but after that they truly must commit to systemic change. Trump already lied about his promise to bring America to prosperity. If America gets lied to TWICE, BY BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES, I REALLY DON'T KNOW if it will survive, so the Democratic politicians really have no choice but to evolve the system for the benefit of the people.
Trumper and Trumpers lowered the bar so low, Dems will shine even if they half-ass it. This is the political climate Trumpers created, unfortunately.
One of your concerns is people not losing their insurance because of preexisting conditions, right? I can't see Democrats trying to undo that like Republicans have been with attacking the ACA and not having a better plan ready, as they claim to always have. edit: Though the ACA has been wounded over the last 3+ years.
Originally posted by Lestov16
👆 Democrats defeating Trump is one thing, but after that they truly must commit to systemic change. Trump already lied about his promise to bring America to prosperity. If America gets lied to TWICE, BY BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES, I REALLY DON'T KNOW if it will survive, so the Democratic politicians really have no choice but to evolve the system for the benefit of the people.
If the Democrats win potus, senate and house and we dont see a single payer or uhc I'm going third party for life!
Ralph Nader woulda rocked as a president
If Republicans fill RBG's seat before the election I can see an EZ democrat win, people will go nutso, it'll make me smile🙂
Originally posted by Surtur
It won't be the death of anything.And dems can try to pack the courts if they win the WH and the Senate, but then the repubs will just pack it even more when they take power again.
Democrats haven't learned from Harry Reid's filibuster mistake even after all this time.
They should only try to pack the court if they also do something along the lines of adding DC, PR, and Guam as states this making it much harder for the gop to win the senate. Without something like that it would be very pointless as you say.
Originally posted by Robtard
Haven't and that's shit. But having shit leaders is no reason to keep Puerto Ricans as second-class US citizens.
More a reason to make them a state, imo.
Maybe then they can clean house, get a good lobby, and head to Washington.
Hopefully with plenty of support from their new Americsn allies.
Originally posted by snowdragonIf Republicans fill RBG's seat before the election I can see an EZ democrat win, people will go nutso, it'll make me smile🙂
This isn't an "if", Trump will name his nominee this week and the Republicans will speedball it to a vote and they have the votes, unless some Republicans Senators who have remained silent rise up and side with the Democrats, but there's effectively a zero chance of that happening though. But I don't think Trump is going to win anyways.
Too bad Trump and Republicans didn't act this fast regarding the pandemic.
Originally posted by cdtm
More a reason to make them a state, imo.Maybe then they can clean house, get a good lobby, and head to Washington.
Hopefully with plenty of support from their new Americsn allies.
Make them have to share some senators from another state tho.
Since no: the dems will not be allowed to add more seats to the senate like that.
And refresh my memory how many times has PR voted against statehood?
Originally posted by Surtur
Make them have to share some senators from another state tho.Since no: the dems will not be allowed to add more seats to the senate like that.
And refresh my memory how many times has PR voted against statehood?
Yeah, that's not how it works. If they become states, they get their own new seats. If you really have a problem, you should be demanding the Carolinas and Dakotas and Virginias become single states each.
Your feelings don't matter here. See above. States get their own seats.
Who cares? Give them opportunity to vote again. Give Guam the chance too.