Desperate to change the subject from the virus, the Trump campaign has focused on so called "court packing." The media has joined the fray, and the Biden campaign has struggled for an answer.
Let me suggest an answer for Biden: "I favor tradition, and will not propose adding justices to the Supreme Court. But that is not a complete answer to your question. If the House and the Senate seek to restore ideological balance to the court, will I veto their bill?
Judge Barrett has stated she would have voted to eliminate protection for pre-existing conditions, and to take away insurance for 20 million Americans. She may follow her strong ideological bent, and refuse to honor precedent on gay marriage, and choice. I will refrain from vetoing the bill if, and only if, restoring moderation on the court is the only way to protect healthcare and other fundamental rights."
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