Live analysis: Joe Biden said he intends to announce his position on overhauling the Supreme Court before the election—depending on how the Senate handles the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he intends to announce his position on overhauling the Supreme Court before the election -- depending on how the Senate handles the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Mr. Biden was pressed during an ABC News town hall on whether he would support expanding the Supreme Court, for which he has voiced opposition to in the past. The former vice president said he has “not been a fan of court packing” but suggested he would be open to pursuing changes if Judge Barrett is confirmed before the Nov. 3 election.Mr. Biden has been hesitant to offer his position on the issue of adding seats to the Supreme Court championed by liberals in the Democratic Party. President Trump has seized upon the issue, arguing that the former vice president would pack the court to override the current conservative majority.
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