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Sen. Feinstein, Dems formally ask for delay in Amy Coney Barrett confirmation
Fox News ^ | October 1, 2020 | Marisa Schultz

Posted on 10/01/2020 10:13:33 AM PDT by jazusamo

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., led a group of Democrats to formally call for a delay in the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett until after the presidential inauguration, saying the process is too rushed to properly vet President Trump's pick.

Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, wrote Wednesday to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the chairman of the committee, to challenge the Oct. 12 date he set for Barrett's confirmation hearing.

“The timeline for consideration of Judge Barrett’s nomination is incompatible with the Senate’s constitutional role," Feinstein wrote. "We again urge you to delay consideration of this nomination until after the presidential inauguration. The Senate and the American public deserve a deliberative, thorough process, and this falls far short.”

Graham and Senate Republicans believe Barrett is supremely qualified and there's enough time to vet her, especially since she recently went through the rigorous process when she was confirmed in 2017 to become a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

"The question for the country is, is [Judge Barrett] ready to be promoted? I think the answer is yes," Graham said this week. "I think she’s done everything anybody could hope a nominee for the Supreme Court would do in their life.”

“I think [Judge Barrett] is one of the most qualified people to ever be nominated to the Supreme Court," he added.

Barrett already turned in her 65-page questionnaire to the committee on her professional and legal history. She also turned in hundreds and hundreds of pages of her writings and legal opinions for the senators to review before questioning her on the Oct. 13 hearing.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: amyconeybarrett; barrett; california; confirmations; democrats; diannefeinstein; feinstein; scotus; whiners
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To: jazusamo

Predictable Dem tactic. Any Republicans who falls for this either was never in Trump’s corner or is just clinically stupid.


101 posted on 10/01/2020 10:51:49 AM PDT by OrangeHoof (COVID infects the Democrat brain and makes them drunk with power.)
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To: jazusamo

Aw Geez, just take a vote for cryin out loud.


102 posted on 10/01/2020 10:51:59 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (FILL THE SEAT)
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To: Da Coyote

And we ask that Feinstein be brought to justice for sheltering a Chinese spy and being protected by the Dems.


103 posted on 10/01/2020 10:52:37 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: Truth29

So Dims, fu. Yes we know if we loose elections we are screwed. Regardless of what we do. So, fu.


104 posted on 10/01/2020 10:54:12 AM PDT by rlbedfor
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To: jazusamo

Screw them. If republicans back down on this why should Trump and the rest of us bother to continue to fight? I’m so sick of it all. At this point I’m all for Podesta’s blue state secession plan.


105 posted on 10/01/2020 10:54:19 AM PDT by jersey117
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To: jazusamo

106 posted on 10/01/2020 10:55:03 AM PDT by C210N
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This is why you vote immediately.


107 posted on 10/01/2020 10:55:09 AM PDT by newnhdad (Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
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To: tennmountainman

“Up Yours Diane?”

What an awful visual....


108 posted on 10/01/2020 10:57:40 AM PDT by billyboy15
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

On second thought, make that a HELL NO!!!


109 posted on 10/01/2020 10:58:56 AM PDT by Rockingham
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To: SmokingJoe

Not NO but HELL NO!!!


110 posted on 10/01/2020 10:59:36 AM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: jazusamo

She was just vetted for her current post.

So, no.


111 posted on 10/01/2020 10:59:48 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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To: jazusamo

112 posted on 10/01/2020 11:01:16 AM PDT by MAAG (Tetelestai, paid in full. You are as righteous as God is. Double jeopardy is forbidden.)
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To: jazusamo

Formal answer: NO.


113 posted on 10/01/2020 11:03:02 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: jazusamo
Nope!

Has anyone asked DiFi to condemn packing the court? /s

114 posted on 10/01/2020 11:03:09 AM PDT by newzjunkey (Vote Giant Meteor in 2020)
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To: jazusamo

NO. Next question?


115 posted on 10/01/2020 11:04:36 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (I trust President Trump.)
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To: jazusamo

Democrats are sexists and hate women!


116 posted on 10/01/2020 11:05:20 AM PDT by Wm F Buckley Republican
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To: LoveMyFreedom

How about doing your own job Diefie ?

The Dems should change their party name to the Upsurping Party

.


117 posted on 10/01/2020 11:05:40 AM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran 10/17/78 to 11/24/84)
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To: Professional

True!


118 posted on 10/01/2020 11:06:02 AM PDT by Wm F Buckley Republican
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To: jazusamo
Well, OK, Diane, let's do what politicians are supposed to do, politics. What do you bring to the table in return for this massive concession? Nothing?

Behold the fruits of a four-year hate campaign: no political capital.

119 posted on 10/01/2020 11:09:47 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: jazusamo

I’m shocked....not.
Nor will I be shocked if Linda agrees to it.


120 posted on 10/01/2020 11:10:48 AM PDT by Zathras
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