OnPolitics: Expect things to pick up Tuesday

Judge Amy Coney Barrett's opening statement concluded the first of four scheduled days of confirmation hearings. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Monday, October 12 OnPolitics: Barrett's confirmation process kicks off Judge Amy Coney Barrett's opening statement concluded the first of four scheduled days of confirmation hearings. The Senate Judiciary Committee closed out the first day of federal appeals court Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing Monday with the result all but preordained. But over the next two days, Barrett appears certain to face tough questions in her quest to succeed the late liberal Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  "This is a vacancy that occurred through the tragic loss of a great woman, and we're going to fill that vacancy with another great woman," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the panel's chairman, said. And in the end, he acknowledged, "All Republicans will vote yes, and all Democrats will vote no."  With that in mind, Democrats decided not to mount personal attacks against Barrett, a 48-year-old Notre Dame Law School professor from Indiana who President Donald Trump nominated just 16 days ago. She appeared before the panel wearing a black mask, her husband and six of her seven children behind her. What happens tomorrow?  Senators are set to question Barrett as the second day of the planned four days of confirmation hearings take place on Capitol Hill.  More: How we got here: The battle over Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court, recapped Every senator will get to question Barrett for a half-hour, and the nominee is sure to face tough questions as she moves through the process to succeed Ginsburg. Graham warned Monday of a "long, contentious week" ahead of the lawmakers.   What else is going on?  • Fauci: Trump ad taking him out of context 'really disappointing' • These 6 swing states are pivotal in the White House race • Biden hits double-digit lead in national average, surges in Florida, Michigan • Columbus Day: Trump accuses 'radical activists' of trying to undermine explorer's legacy Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here. MUST-READ ELECTIONS 2020 NEWS Joe Biden puts character on the ballot and other DNC takeaways Who will speak at the RNC? Here's what we know Survey: 4 in 10 Americans concerned about fairness in election Where you can - and can't - vote by mail   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102