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    It's possible the US Supreme Court could shift to a left-wing majority soon, which is something we haven't really seen in our lifetimes (last time was in 1969).

    Now that Democrats won 56 Senate seats it will be very difficult for Republicans to win back the Senate in 2028. And overall the signs are pointing towards Democrats winning in 2028.

    So that could mean 6-10 years where the GOP is unable to add any SC justices. Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, the two most right-wing justices, are almost 80. If they get replaced by a Democratic president the SC goes from 6-3 conservative to 5-4 liberal, and it could be 6-3 if John Roberts retires during this timeframe.

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    • it'd be great and very plausible_niko
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