Originally Posted by
Alan
It's simple, the Republicans used the power of the majority to prevent Garland from being confirmed, they also used the power of the majority to confirm Barrett. That's not packing, that's an example of advise and consent, no Republican administration has ever attempted to pack the court. It's not a collegial way to operate but it is effective and there's no doubt the Democrats would do the same.
Court packing is increasing the number of Justices in order to achieve an ideological majority. FDR tried to do it a few generations ago and Biden is considering the same as President, or at least he has refused to say he won't make the attempt.