Kamala Harris Pitches Supreme Court, Electoral College Reform
Summary
Vice President Kamala Harris said Democrats should consider expanding the Supreme Court and changing the Electoral College if they win control of Congress. She supports adding more justices to the court and wants the national popular vote to matter more in presidential elections.Key Facts
- Harris suggested increasing the number of Supreme Court justices to better reflect the Constitution’s principles.
- The Supreme Court currently has nine justices, a number set since 1869, but Congress can change this by law.
- Recent Supreme Court appointments by Republicans during President Trump’s term gave conservatives a 6-3 majority.
- Harris also supports statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, which would affect their representation and electoral votes.
- The Electoral College system allows a candidate to win the presidency without winning the most votes nationwide.
- Polls show a majority of Democrats support court expansion and replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote.
- Republicans are generally less supportive, with many wanting to keep the current system.
- President Trump has warned Republicans against court expansion, calling it a motivation for future elections.
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