🧵 (1/9) Big changes might be coming to the Supreme Court. Senators Welch (D-VT) & Manchin (I-WV) are pushing a constitutional amendment for 18-year term limits for justices. Bold move? Yes. But do Americans actually support this? Let’s look at the data. 👇
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90% of Democrats
59% of independents
48% of Republicans
Yes, term limits have bipartisan backing. A rare moment of unity, folks. 🙌
96% of Democrats
61% of Republicans
Yes, even Republicans want some accountability. Recent ethics scandals have only added fuel to the fire. 🔥
2/3 approval in both the House and Senate
Ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures
Only 27 amendments have EVER made it. The odds are long, but the conversation is critical.