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In reply to the discussion: Why won't Biden answer the "court packing" question? [View all]Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)7. I agree with your post, and Joe could score points that way.
But, Trump and Pence dont get to ask the questions. They are the ones that keep bringing this up. And their blithering insistence for their question to be answered hints at their desperation.
Its a bogus question, with no foundation in reality. Kind of a straw man...they bring up some out of context issue, imply something underhanded, and use any answer to hit at their opponent. Theyre trying to get the Democratic candidate to produce a sound bite they can use in their dwindling ad buys.
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I think a lot of the rethugs who are backing Biden would like for the courts to be
diva77
Oct 2020
#5
Now is not the time. There many ways the judicial branch could be reigned in without increasing
Thekaspervote
Oct 2020
#16
Answer no, I will not pack them. Then actually do what is needed when he is Prez.
patricia92243
Oct 2020
#17
Wow. Who are you? Can I vote for you somewhere? That is a fantastic answer. nt
chowder66
Oct 2020
#22
True, but you can see the formulation of traps being set on that, so cut Biden's lead. Thankfully
OnDoutside
Oct 2020
#29
The correct answer for Biden is that additional seats on the USSC is a potential
PufPuf23
Oct 2020
#34