Was it really Justice Breyer's decision to retire?
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...when was the last time that a sitting vice president was elevated to the SCOTUS?
It would be an interesting solution. It would remove the political problem of not wanting to either re-run Biden or nominate Harris for the Presidency in 2024, while at the same time giving Harris a respectable way out of office while also getting her reliable liberal vote on SCOTUS.
However, there are a few problems.
Harris as VP is currently a tiebreaker for the Dems, and they've made use of her frequently in that role with the Senate as closely split as it is. Losing her as VP would create legislative problems and give Republicans a lot more power in Congress until she is replaced.
She might be able to cast a tiebreaking vote in her own SCOTUS confirmation in the Senate as the VP, which is obviously problematic.
It would give Republicans a lot of leverage in the fight confirming the new VP, especially if we're heading into mid-terms.
Biden can't actually fire Harris, as she was elected to office alongside him and is subject to the same protection from being fired from office that he is. She would basically need to agree that this is all a good idea and voluntarily resign, which seems counter to her political aspirations at the moment.
Doubtful that it's even remotely viable, but an interesting thought experiement.
...all those machinations are solved with one very simple solution...
...Vice President Hillary Clinton ....
Are Democrats really all that hot for Hillary?
...it doesn't matter...they will be "force fed"...
...and like it....