With the Republicans and Donald Trump moving ahead to fill the seat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with so little time until the election, when it should be left to the winner of the Presidency on November 3, it is time for the Democrats to play hard ball IF they win the White House and both houses of Congress, which at this point seems likely.
What can the Democrats do?
Move to create two new states that are territories now, but should be made states—Washington, DC and Puerto Rico! That would add four new Democratic seats to the Senate and about one seat for DC and four seats for Puerto Rico to the House of Representatives, most likely all or mostly Democratic members.
Get rid of the Senate filibuster that requires 60 votes on major legislation, and make it 51 votes, as the House is based on majority rule.
A third idea is to increase the Supreme Court to 13 members if the present Court becomes 6-3 conservative.
While these are seen by many as “radical” ideas, it may be the only way to promote the saving of health care; women’s rights; labor rights; gay rights; climate change legislation; criminal justice reform; aid to Americans as the Covid-19 Pandemic continues; and many other progressive reforms!
Vote Blue, progressives! Ensure that Trumpty Dumbty and Moscow Mitch are defeated in November!
Ginsburg Vacancy: Will It Cause White Voters to Move Back to Trump?
It could polarize the electorate even more than it already is. That would make red states redder hurting some Democratic Senate candidates.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/09/22/ginsburg-vacancy-will-it-cause-white-voters-to-move-back-to-trump/
Trump’s Manufacturing Record Stinks, Newest Data Shows
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/09/22/trumps-manufacturing-record-stinks-newest-data-shows/
Chuck Schumer’s Last Desperate Options to Stop a Supreme Court Vote
Yes, the Senate Democratic leader doesn’t have the filibuster to stop a Supreme Court vote. But he can fashion an unlikely slingshot out of a few scraps. A look inside the Senate rules.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/09/22/chuck-schumers-last-desperate-options-to-stop-a-supreme-court-vote/
Can Democracy Survive the Demise of the GOP?
Republicans refuse to adapt to a changing America and are threatening to take the country down with them.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/09/22/can-democracy-survive-the-demise-of-the-gop/
Virus cases in our neck of the woods have plateaued, so our local schools are going to try to get kids back to school on the hybrid plan next week. I expect cases to rise again and give it a few weeks until the schools have to shut down again.
Cindy McCain has endorsed Joe Biden.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/22/politics/joe-biden-cindy-mccain-endorse/index.html
After the disgraceful way Trump treated her husband, I don’t blame her for doing so.