By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-judge-amy-coney-barrett-must-recuse-herself-from-election-cases-sen-blumenthal-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from election cases, Sen. Blumenthal says Politics Oct 12, 2020 12:11 PM EDT Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from any cases involving President Donald Trump and the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. Sen. Blumenthal delivered his opening statement on Day 1 of Judge Barrett’s confirmation hearings on Oct. 12. Watch in the video player above. The Connecticut senator says Barrett’s participation in election cases would do “explosive, enduring harm to the court’s legitimacy” and to her credibility. Blumenthal told Trump’s nominee on Monday: “You must recuse yourself.” WATCH LIVE: Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing – Day 1 Democrats are warning Republicans that the American public is not on their side rushing Trump’s nominee to confirmation while early voting is underway. Democrats say the winner of the presidential election should choose the nominee for the seat made vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Republicans want Barrett confirmed before the presidential election. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett must recuse herself from any cases involving President Donald Trump and the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. Sen. Blumenthal delivered his opening statement on Day 1 of Judge Barrett’s confirmation hearings on Oct. 12. Watch in the video player above. The Connecticut senator says Barrett’s participation in election cases would do “explosive, enduring harm to the court’s legitimacy” and to her credibility. Blumenthal told Trump’s nominee on Monday: “You must recuse yourself.” WATCH LIVE: Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing – Day 1 Democrats are warning Republicans that the American public is not on their side rushing Trump’s nominee to confirmation while early voting is underway. Democrats say the winner of the presidential election should choose the nominee for the seat made vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Republicans want Barrett confirmed before the presidential election. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now