Amy Coney Barrett hearings end with Republicans feeling proud, Democrats decrying 'sham'
Three long days of Supreme Court confirmation hearings ended much the way they began: with Republicans confident they have the votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, and Democrats decrying a "sham" process just weeks before the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Three long days of Supreme Court confirmation hearings ended much the way they began: with Republicans confident they have the votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, and Democrats decrying a "sham" process just weeks before the Nov. 3 presidential election.
In between, a poised Barrett withstood hours of questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee members with an even temperament as she recited legal cases without the aid of notes. She impressed Republicans with her intellect while Democrats accused her of providing "distressing" non-answers.
The battle lines around Barrett's confirmation were already drawn before President Trump even announced his pick a week after the Sept. 18 death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And despite the drama surrounding the Capitol Hill hearings this week, it appeared few minds were changed and the partisan divisions were firmly entrenched.
"Senate Democrats have not been able to do anything so far that will derail Judge Barrett's confirmation," said Neal Allen, associate professor of political science at Wichita State University. "Their arguments about a fair judicial selection process and issues like health care will likely get popular support, but the Senate is run by Republicans with support of only a minority of Americans." CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
In other developments:
- Amy Coney Barrett tells Democratic senator: 'I hope you aren’t suggesting I don’t have my own mind'
- 6 interesting moments from Amy Coney Barrett's day three hearings
- Durbin says Trump administration case against ObamaCare is 'orange cloud' over Barrett nomination
- Amy Coney Barrett faces pressure during hearing, responds with grace and poise, experts say
In other developments:
- Amy Coney Barrett tells Democratic senator: 'I hope you aren’t suggesting I don’t have my own mind'
- 6 interesting moments from Amy Coney Barrett's day three hearings
- Durbin says Trump administration case against ObamaCare is 'orange cloud' over Barrett nomination
- Amy Coney Barrett faces pressure during hearing, responds with grace and poise, experts say
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