Senior Democratic Representative Clyburn's Supreme Court Confession
Democratic Congressman James Clyburn stated that his support for Clarence Thomas in 1991 was a mistake and called for the expansion of the Supreme Court.
Senior Democratic Congressman James stated that supporting Clarence Thomas for the U.S. Supreme Court during the 1991 confirmation hearings was a mistake and called for increasing the number of members in the highest judicial body to 13.
Regret for Past Support
South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn had supported Clarence Thomas during the controversial confirmation processes in 1991, describing him as a personal and professional friend. However, Clyburn openly admitted that this support was a mistake on his part.
Thomas's Changing Stance
Clyburn argued that Thomas had moved away from his past experiences, drifted toward a far-right line, and played a role in rolling back fundamental rights in decisions regarding issues such as abortion and affirmative action.
Expansion of the Supreme Court
Expressing support for proposals to increase the number of members on the Supreme Court from nine to thirteen, Clyburn stated that this number was appropriate for the justice system and that constitutional principles must be adhered to.
Prioritized Political Goals
Clyburn emphasized that if the House of Representatives is won by Democrats in the midterms in November, the primary agenda should not be court modifications or impeachment processes, but rather accessible policies for citizens.