Democrats are reacting strongly to the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity, which benefits former President Trump. They are pushing for congressional action, but their efforts seem desperate as polls show Biden losing support among voters.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., plans to introduce articles of impeachment against conservative Supreme Court justices. She claims the Court’s decision is an attack on democracy, but this may be an overreaction.
Rep. Joe Morelle, of New York, wants to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision, arguing it puts Trump above the law. However, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts while in office, and it’s up to a lower court to decide which actions qualify.
Democrats worry this decision shields Trump from prosecution and ensures he won’t face a federal trial before November. Some, like Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., want to expand the Supreme Court, but they would need significant wins in upcoming elections to do this.
Polls show Biden’s support slipping, with a CBS News and YouGov poll revealing many Democratic voters doubt his cognitive health. A USA Today/Suffolk University poll shows Trump leading Biden 41% to 38% among nationwide voters.
Despite Biden’s poor debate performance, some Democrats still defend him, while others urge caution. Rep. Joe Morelle said Biden should decide his viability, and Ocasio-Cortez encouraged Latin American voters to support Biden, showing the party’s mixed feelings about their candidate’s future.
