Carville Says Democrats May Expand States, Supreme Court If Win 2028

Democratic strategist James Carville has proposed several bold and controversial measures for the Democratic Party if they win the presidency, Senate, and House in 2028, including unilaterally granting statehood to Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia and expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices to 'save democracy.' Carville acknowledges these actions would be unprecedented and open 'Pandora’s box,' but argues they are necessary due to the perceived imperfections in the current democratic system and the increasing challenges posed by Republican redistricting efforts. He also suggested passing national legislation to regulate congressional redistricting, such as limiting it to once every 10 years, to counteract attempts like those in Texas. These proposals have sparked debate as expanding the Supreme Court and granting statehood require significant legislative and constitutional hurdles and have not gained widespread support beyond progressive factions. Carville’s comments reflect his view that the political landscape is shifting away from democracy, necessitating radical reforms to preserve it. His remarks come amid concerns over Republican control of the Supreme Court and recent electoral victories by President Trump, intensifying partisan tensions.