Very savvy opening statement from Feinstein. Make this nomination all about the ACA, which is very popular with the American people. Trump is in court trying to strike it down. 1/
2/ Barrett holds a view that state policy determinations should not be revoked by the Court. That’s how she gets past the constitutional problems w/ striking down Roe and same-sex marriage. However it is inconsistent w/ her attitudes towards the ACA. Will make for interesting ?s
3/ At the same time she feels the Supreme Court has more leeway to set aside the principle of state decisis as it sees fit. That’s worthy of further examination especially if she intends to be an activist on the Court.
4/ The country is not in favor of moving forward with this nomination. Kaine & Manchin are going to vote no because of process. Their opening statements should strike to heart of GOP hypocrisy.
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