If Congress decides to split the 9th, it could mean a radical change to the two new courts. Remember, the president has over 100 judicial appointments that could completely turn around the leftist/progressive tends currently in existence.
Going forward, our system for staffing the federal bench is likely to have smooth and rough patches, corresponding to party control. For at least the next 20 months, Republicans will benefit from the November 2013 rule change to fill federal district and appellate courts. Although there are differences among the courts and far fewer openings, the pattern should hold for the Supreme Court as well, now that Republicans made a similar change for the highest court last week. At some point, Democrats will have their chance. The blue slip practice, if it continues, will provide some moderation for the lower courts.
Full story @ The end of the filibuster paves the way for more diverse courts | Brookings Institution
Going forward, our system for staffing the federal bench is likely to have smooth and rough patches, corresponding to party control. For at least the next 20 months, Republicans will benefit from the November 2013 rule change to fill federal district and appellate courts. Although there are differences among the courts and far fewer openings, the pattern should hold for the Supreme Court as well, now that Republicans made a similar change for the highest court last week. At some point, Democrats will have their chance. The blue slip practice, if it continues, will provide some moderation for the lower courts.
Full story @ The end of the filibuster paves the way for more diverse courts | Brookings Institution
