Several senators in both parties expected to participate virtually because of Covid-19

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Several senators in both parties expected to participate in Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings virtually because of Covid-19.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who recently tested positive for Covid-19, remains in quarantine and will appear virtually at least for the first day Monday. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, tested positive for the disease recently and his office said his doctor would tell him Monday morning whether it would be safe for him to attend in person. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has tested negative for Covid-19, but remains in isolation because of his contact with an infected person, and would appear virtually on Monday.

Some Democrats will appear in person and it was unclear whether others also planned to participate remotely.Barrett to tell senators that courts are 'not designed to solve every problem' Barrett will tell the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday that serving on the U.S. Supreme Court"was not a position I had sought out, and I thought carefully before accepting,"Barrett does not mention her conservatism or her religious views in the four-page statement, and will instead tell senators that courts are"not designed to solve every problem or right every wrong in our public life.

"Courts have a vital responsibility to enforce the rule of law, which is critical to a free society," Barrett will say, after discussing her experience clerking for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

 

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Democrats shouldn't attend..

They do not want to be around CovidAmy? Shocked.

There’s at least a couple Republican Senators who should still be in quarantine and shouldn’t even be in the Capitol Building. 🦠🦠

What's the over/under for the senators who can't adjust their volume, lose the picture, have terrible lighting, and will have audio delays?

nice to see them at work on the issue most American people are worried abo—HAHAHAHAHA

Are we ready for this shit show that will leave the D’s looking like asses?

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