Supreme Court Decision and Presidential Power

Rep. Zoe Lofgren claimed President Joe Biden could use the Supreme Court decision affirming a degree of immunity for former and current presidents to remove conservative justices from the high court. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann indicated that the decision removes an enormous check on the president.

Impact of a Criminal President on American Democracy

The article discusses the potential implications of a criminal president like Donald Trump on American democracy, highlighting concerns about accountability, abuse of power, and the effectiveness of checks and balances in the system.

Americans' Views on Presidential Power and Partisanship

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC finds that Americans are more willing to support expanded presidential power if the candidate from their party wins the presidency. Views on presidential power are heavily influenced by party affiliation, with Republicans more likely to support expanded power for a Republican president and vice versa. The poll highlights increasing polarization and a willingness to push the boundaries of the political framework that has kept the U.S. a stable democracy for over two centuries.

Americans' Views on Presidential Power and Checks and Balances

Americans express willingness to push the boundaries of the political framework to allow more presidential power, especially if their party's candidate wins. Views on presidential power differ based on party affiliation, with Republicans more supportive of unilateral action by a Republican president and vice versa.