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Carville Advocates Court Expansion for 2028 Democratic Agenda

11/17/2025

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Democratic strategist James Carville says Democrats should expand Supreme Court to thirteen justices if they regain power in 2028 elections.
He argues public trust in the Court has diminished, making reform necessary.
Carville criticizes the 'identity left' within the party, saying Democrats may need to confront this faction.
To pack the Court, he says Democrats may need Puerto Rico as a state and eliminating the filibuster, which he supports.

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Democratic strategist James Carville says Democrats should expand Supreme Court to thirteen justices if they regain power in 2028 elections.
He argues public trust in the Court has diminished, making reform necessary.
Carville criticizes the 'identity left' within the party, saying Democrats may need to confront this faction.
To pack the Court, he says Democrats may need Puerto Rico as a state and eliminating the filibuster, which he supports.