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Originally Posted by New Era
13 appellate courts. 12 jurors and a judge. The number seems just right. This is one of things I've suggested to fix the court. Also, don't let it get political, make it professional. Allow the courts to do the nomination process. The 94 districts nominate one person. The appellate then winnows that list down to 12 based on qualifications and service. That 12 is then sent to the President and a name must be selected from that list. The senate then confirms.
The Dems will pursue Court Reform. Count on it. There will be a very public process, and it will rebuild the court.
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The courts that have now been packed by the Republicans? In concept, the districts should be in the best position to select but the reality is the hyper-partisanship of the lower court appointment process. Having them select the SCOTUS just pushes the power around and does not solve the problem.