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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Kamala Harris wants to expand the Supreme Court and rethink the Electoral College

  • Kamala Harris is openly weighing another White House run and says she hasn't ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign.
  • Harris is calling for a major shake-up of the U.S. political system, including expanding the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices.
  • She also wants Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., admitted as states and says it's time to rethink the Electoral College after her 2024 defeat.
  • While keeping 2028 on the table, Harris says her immediate priority is helping Democrats win key races in this year's midterm elections.
  • Harris urged Democrats to stop playing it safe and be "ruthless" in driving turnout, arguing every possible vote must be won.

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Kamala Harris teases adding two states to US and expanding Supreme Court as she mulls another White House run

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