[duxup]

I think people in power are pretty fond of non democratic systems, they like them. They make friends and get favors. Far easier than competing.

And what's the alternative for many of them? Lawsuits?

SCOTUS has quit doing their job. The checks and balances are out the window. There is no leadership / anyone in power at the national level when it comes to democracy in the US at this time.

[pjc50]

SCOTUS was stuffed with political appointees to give the results the Republican party wanted. Overturning Roe v. Wade was just the start of that.