Vice President Kamala Harris sidesteps Supreme Court expansion, leaving conservatives questioning her true agenda.
We know what she’s doing.
At a Glance
- Harris avoids direct answer on expanding Supreme Court to 12 justices
- Shifts focus to January 6 Capitol riot and protecting democracy
- Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and ethics code
- Harris endorses Biden’s plan to restore confidence in the Court
- Public support high for Court reform, but faces challenges in Congress
Harris Dodges Supreme Court Expansion Question
In a recent CNN town hall, Vice President Kamala Harris skillfully avoided addressing the contentious issue of expanding the Supreme Court to 12 justices. As she does with basically every question about consequential issues.
When directly asked about her stance on court expansion, Harris pivoted, redirecting the conversation to the events of January 6 and the broader narrative of protecting democratic institutions. This evasive maneuver has left many conservatives questioning the administration’s true intentions regarding the highest court in the land.
Harris’s reluctance to provide a clear answer on court expansion is particularly noteworthy given her previous openness to the idea. During her tenure as a senator and her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Harris indicated a willingness to consider expanding the court and imposing term limits on justices. However, since assuming the role of Vice President, she has refrained from explicitly endorsing these policies, raising suspicions about a potential hidden agenda.
Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Proposal
While Harris remains tight-lipped on court expansion, the Biden administration has put forward a set of Supreme Court reforms aimed at addressing public concerns about the institution’s integrity. President Biden’s proposal includes implementing term limits for justices and establishing an enforceable code of ethics. The plan suggests appointing one justice every two years for an 18-year term, potentially making court membership changes more predictable and less politically charged.
The proposed reforms also call for a binding ethics code for justices, requiring disclosure of gifts and recusal from cases with conflicts of interest. This move comes in response to recent scandals involving Supreme Court justices, which have eroded public trust in the institution. However, it’s worth noting that Biden’s proposal conspicuously omits any mention of court expansion, a key demand from some progressive Democrats.
Harris is keeping tight lipped for obvious reasons: she won’t be quite as restrained as President Joe Biden has been on these issues.
Why would she be?
