Justice Breyer Said to Retire at End of Term

The transcript discusses President Biden's opportunity to fill a Supreme Court vacancy with a liberal nominee, following Justice Breyer's retirement. It highlights the political implications of nominating a black woman, as Biden has signaled, and compares the situation to past court changes, such as the replacement of Justice Ginsburg by Amy Coney Barrett. The discussion also touches on the balance of power in the court and the potential political dividends for Democrats.

What is the main reason President Biden has the opportunity to fill a Supreme Court vacancy?

• A justice was impeached.

• The court is expanding.

• A liberal justice is retiring.

• A conservative justice is retiring.

How did the replacement of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg affect the Supreme Court?

• It shifted the court to a liberal majority.

• It maintained the court's balance.

• It shifted the court to a conservative majority.

• It had no impact on the court's balance.

What is President Biden's specific intention for the Supreme Court nomination?

• To nominate a former senator.

• To nominate a Hispanic woman.

• To nominate a black woman.

• To nominate a conservative judge.

What political pressures is President Biden facing regarding his Supreme Court nomination?

• Pressure to expand the court.

• Pressure to delay the nomination.

• Pressure to nominate a conservative judge.

• Pressure from voters of color for more representation.

What potential benefit could the Democrats gain from Biden's Supreme Court nomination?

• Political dividends from nominating a black woman.

• A decrease in political pressure.

• A shift in the court's conservative balance.

• Increased support from conservative voters.