“This is going to be a fraud like you’ve never seen,” Mr. Trump said. During the primary campaign, Mr. Biden rejected the idea, which had been promoted by his Democratic rival Pete Buttigieg. But at last week’s debate, with the proposal gaining traction on the left, Mr. Biden sidestepped a question about expanding the court. Mr. Pence tried to corner her, saying: “I think the American people really deserve an answer, Senator Harris. Are you and Joe Biden going to pack the court if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed?” But Ms. Harris wouldn’t budge, instead reiterating that the Senate should not vote to confirm Judge Barrett so close to Election Day.

Source: New York Times October 08, 2020 23:45 UTC