President Biden Agrees to Limit Supreme Court in Concession to Far Left
ICARO Media Group
In a significant move that resonates with the demands of the far left, President Joe Biden has finally set a price by offering to limit the Supreme Court. This decision comes amidst growing pressure from panicked Democrats who sought to remove him from the ticket before the convention.
According to reports from The Washington Post, President Biden conducted a Zoom call with the left-wing Congressional Progressive Caucus, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D.-Wash.) and co-chaired by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). During the call, the President expressed his intent to introduce a major initiative on limiting the court. He acknowledged that he needed their support, stating, "I need some help."
This move marks a significant shift in President Biden's position and is seen as an effort to appeal to the far left of his party. It is not the first time the President has reversed his stance on important issues for political expediency, as seen with his flip on the filibuster rule and abortion in the past.
During the 2020 election, Biden faced criticism for refusing to disclose his stance on packing the Supreme Court and other reform proposals. Liberal professors, pundits, and politicians, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), called for the court to be packed with a liberal majority. In response, the President established a commission to explore radical proposals for changing the court, but later admitted he had no intention to pack it.
However, facing a revolt within his party and concerns over his polling numbers, President Biden's decision to limit the Supreme Court can be viewed as a political calculation. It is noteworthy that the proposal of term limits, as opposed to the substance of the left's complaints, could impact conservative justices more than liberal ones.
While some argue that President Biden's cognitive decline makes him unfit for office, the proposal to limit the court raises questions about the mental acuity of the older justices. Critics point out the irony in seeking reelection while pushing aside justices who appear mentally fit for their positions.
The feasibility of implementing term limits through legislation, rather than a constitutional amendment, remains uncertain. It is expected that any such legislation would ultimately face review by the Supreme Court itself.
Although the impact of this legislation is yet to be seen, it serves as a cathartic moment for the far left. Furthermore, it opens the door for potential future changes, including court packing, if Democrats are able to secure control of both houses of Congress.
As calls for changing the court "by any means necessary" grow louder, there have been instances of protesters targeting justices at their homes, with some law professors even encouraging more aggressive actions against individual justices. This escalating situation raises concerns about the future of the Supreme Court and the respect for its independence.
Ultimately, this announcement reflects a president who is no longer willing to haggle and is willing to make concessions amidst a mutiny within his party. Whether this political Black Friday clearance will be worth the prize is a question that President Biden may contemplate as he navigates beyond the Democratic National Convention.