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but too many old school Democrats, including President Biden, thought it would look "political."

We had enough of a majority in both houses, along with the White House, between 2020 and 2022, to pack that damn court. Yes, it would have taken some risk, and a touch of boldness. It would have required ending the senate filibuster. But we could have given Biden five seats to fill, with liberals who would have overturned citizens united, saved Roe, put an end to all this "immunity" nonsense, and knocked down all of the subterfuge and delays put up by Trump which held up his trials for stealing classified documents and for inciting insurrection. It would also very likely have led to resignations of conservatives on the court.

Would that have looked political? Probably, though it depends on perspective. But it would have put Trump in prison where he belongs instead of the White House.

Now, ask me to explain why a majority of Democrats think we need new leadership.