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Clyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'
Headlines range from Clyburn's court expansion comments to framing it as a threat, making racist accusations, or discussing unrelated ballot safeguards.
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What happenedClyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Clyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'". The right frames it as "Clyburn Launches Racist Attack Against Clarence Thomas, Suggests Supreme Court Justice is...".
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CenterClyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'
The Hill - Senate · Center · News report
Right / center-rightWhile Democrats Threaten to Pack the Supreme Court, RINOs Still Only Want to Fight the GOP
Clyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court, says '13 is a pretty good number'
expanding Supreme Court
Sen. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Sunday called for an expansion of the Supreme Court's nine justices to 13, calling that increase a "pretty good number." "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker...
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Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) voiced his support for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices and lamented his defense of Clarence Thomas during the conservative justice’s confirmation in 1991....
