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Carville Advocates Supreme Court Expansion Amid Political Clash

11/16/2025

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James Carville, a Democratic strategist, argued on Fox News to expand the Supreme Court to thirteen and pursue statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
He claimed the expansion would balance the Republican majority and curb corporate influence.
Kayleigh McEnany, Fox News host, challenged the plan by stating that consensus would be difficult without ending the filibuster.
The exchange highlighted differing views on political strategy and the Supreme Court's role.

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James Carville, a Democratic strategist, argued on Fox News to expand the Supreme Court to thirteen and pursue statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
He claimed the expansion would balance the Republican majority and curb corporate influence.
Kayleigh McEnany, Fox News host, challenged the plan by stating that consensus would be difficult without ending the filibuster.
The exchange highlighted differing views on political strategy and the Supreme Court's role.