James Clyburn Admits Supporting Clarence Thomas Was a Mistake

Former congressman James Clyburn regrets supporting Clarence Thomas and calls for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices.

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James Clyburn, a senior Democratic congressman from South Carolina, stated on NBC's Meet the Press that his decision to support Clarence Thomas for a US Supreme Court seat was a mistake. ^[1] Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' to advocate for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 members. ^[2] Clyburn admitted he had no idea that Clarence Thomas would rebel against his own background and experiences, specifically noting Thomas was raised by his grandfather in Pin Point, Georgia. ^[3] Clyburn cited the 2024 Supreme Court decision ruling affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional as a specific example of Thomas turning his back on civil rights. ^[4] Clyburn expressed support for expanding the number of US Supreme Court justices from nine to 13, describing it as a 'baker's dozen'. ^[5] Clyburn referred to the proposed 13-member court as a 'baker's dozen' to allow Democrats to add justices who agree with their interpretation of the law. ^[6] Clyburn stated that failing to expand the Court might lead to a return to antebellum conditions when Black citizens were given fewer rights than white citizens. ^[7] When asked by host Kristen Welker if he supports former Vice President Kamala Harris's call to pack the Court, Clyburn responded, 'Yes, I do.' ^[8]

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James Clyburn, a senior Democratic congressman from South Carolina, stated on NBC's Meet the Press that his decision to support Clarence Thomas for a US Supreme Court seat was a mistake. ·

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' to advocate for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 members. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

Clyburn admitted he had no idea that Clarence Thomas would rebel against his own background and experiences, specifically noting Thomas was raised by his grandfather in Pin Point, Georgia. ·

The Guardian

Clyburn cited the 2024 Supreme Court decision ruling affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional as a specific example of Thomas turning his back on civil rights. ·

The Guardian

Clyburn expressed support for expanding the number of US Supreme Court justices from nine to 13, describing it as a 'baker's dozen'. ·

The Guardian

Clyburn referred to the proposed 13-member court as a 'baker's dozen' to allow Democrats to add justices who agree with their interpretation of the law. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

Clyburn stated that failing to expand the Court might lead to a return to antebellum conditions when Black citizens were given fewer rights than white citizens. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

When asked by host Kristen Welker if he supports former Vice President Kamala Harris's call to pack the Court, Clyburn responded, 'Yes, I do.' · ZeroHedgeUnited States

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