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The impending transition from Kamala Harris’s concession speech to Donald Trump’s grand reentry into the Oval Office is shaping up to be a more tumultuous affair than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. While the nation prepares for what could be a ten-week extravaganza of protests—dubbed “fiery but mostly peaceful” by the left—there’s a glimmer of hope for bipartisanship amidst the chaos. Trump has a unique opportunity to extend a olive branch and perhaps discover some common ground with his Democratic pals, who need a good dose of reality.
First on the list of potential bipartisan cooperation is the Judiciary Act, presented earlier this year by the ever-ambitious Rep. Adam Schiff. This would expand the Supreme Court to a whopping 13 seats, which Schiff claims would restore “balance,” whatever that means in a court that’s supposed to interpret the Constitution. Republicans must spring into action to prevent this piece of legislation from gathering dust like grandma’s old knickknacks. A new GOP majority in the Senate could prove its mettle by moving forward on this sure-fire way to throw the judicial system into even more chaos.
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Interestingly, the idea of reshaping the Supreme Court isn’t without its comedic twinkle. Some clever folks have claimed that they might just have the perfect nominees lined up, which tantalizingly veers away from traditional choices. The absence of some conservative commentators on the bench might sting a little, but hey, good policies can require some personal sacrifice—especially when trying to placate the opposition.
Next up for consideration is the much-discussed filibuster. During her time in the Senate, Kamala Harris waved the banner for abolishing this time-honored Senate tradition, much to the chagrin of Mitch McConnell. Yet here’s a novelty: in a moment of strange consensus, maybe it’s time to follow along with Harris’s wishes and wave goodbye to the filibuster entirely. After all, if it helps get Trump’s MAGA agenda on the fast track, so be it! They can always decide to backtrack right before the next election, claiming this is just a little “temporary experiment.”
Then there’s the progressive darling idea of taxing unrealized capital gains, a talking point championed by Harris herself. Her argument rests on the moral high ground of fairness, claiming it just isn’t right that the wealthy escape taxes while teachers and firefighters pay their dues. Never mind that progressive billionaires like George Soros and Bill Gates would practically encourage the new tax—they might actually enjoy paying their “fair share.” But for the sake of a steady national security and a sustainable environment, it’s becoming increasingly clear that even the left can agree on which industries should be exempt, particularly those tied to the darling climate initiatives, like electric vehicles.
As an unexpected bonus, Trump could broker a peace treaty of sorts; by dropping all complaints about the 2020 election, he could charm the Democrats into taking their eyes off the alleged fraud surrounding 2024. Sounds like an irresistible deal—everyone gets to keep their narratives intact while putting on a show of unity.
In a time where political division is churned up like a blender full of marbles, these proposals reflect a reality that both parties can potentially navigate. The winding road to unification may not lead to friendship bracelets, but it might just pave the way for a moderate return to common sense.
