COMMENTARY Courts

The Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett: The Final Day of Hearings

Oct 16, 2020 1 min read

Tommy Binion

Former Vice President, Government Relations

Tommy was responsible for Heritage's many programs on Capitol Hill and its engagement with the administration.

Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the third day of her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Pool / Getty Images

We catch Sen. Joni Ernst just after the final day of hearings has wrapped up. The Iowa Republican reflects on the distractions that were part of this hearing and the constant talk of court packing.

>>> Perspectives: The Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett

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