What happened is two of them died one retired opening up three spots. One actually during Obama’s term, but the Dems let the Republicans delay the appointment thinking Hillary was a shoe in and then lost that position. Stronger governance and they could’ve appointed one of their own under Trump. Also RBG dumbly did not retire under Obama, another Dem misstep out of weakness and unnecessary righteousness (and some ego).
Isn’t that how the Republicans add more judges? Didn’t they just not give a shit and just add them under Trump?
The size of the court has not changed in a long time. Trump only appointed replacements.
What happened is two of them died one retired opening up three spots. One actually during Obama’s term, but the Dems let the Republicans delay the appointment thinking Hillary was a shoe in and then lost that position. Stronger governance and they could’ve appointed one of their own under Trump. Also RBG dumbly did not retire under Obama, another Dem misstep out of weakness and unnecessary righteousness (and some ego).
Ah ok. Thanks for the explanation.