The last day on which a majority of #SCOTUS Justices had been appointed by Democratic Presidents was May 14, 1969 — the day Justice Fortas resigned.
— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) December 2, 2021
Starting in 1969, Republican Presidents would appoint each of the next 11 Justices — and 16 of the 20 overall.
The Constitution is working as intended. Aye, there’s the rub.Here's what's particularly awful about that:
— Erik Lundegaard (@ErikLundegaard) December 2, 2021
In the last 30 years, a Republican has won the presidential popular vote just once—in 2004. It's 6-1 in the Dems favor.
And how many of the nine justices have Republicans chosen during this time?
Five.
I'm angry just writing this.
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