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Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett exhibited every bit of the intellectual brilliance, legal expertise, and open-minded judicial temperament that we need on the Supreme Court. I will proudly vote to confirm her. The Senate will take up her nomination as soon as it comes out of Committee." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans call for emergency hearing on big tech's election interference Rep. Thomas Massie, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Guthrie Introduces Bipartisan Amputee Services Bill Rep. Steven Guthrie
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party's threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more absurd for them to try to redefine "court-packing" to mean any judicial confirmation that disappoints Democrats." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 14, 2020 McConnell on "Court-Packing" Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Butterfield Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Study on Coverage for Amputee Services Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Comer commends census ruling Rep. Jamie Comer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is just as brilliant and impressive as advertised. She is clearly qualified. She's committed to fairness and impartiality. And she clearly understands the job of a judge under the Constitution is to apply the law and not impose personal policy views." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 McConnell Issues Update on COVID-19 Relief and Senate Schedule Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "We don't agree with Speaker Pelosi that "nothing" is better than "something" for workers. Senators will vote on more relief next week, including more PPP money to stop layoffs. We'll be able to pass it before we turn to Judge Barrett's nomination unless Democrats block it again." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Patricia Layfield, Inspector General of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Top Oversight & House administration Republicans call on IG to investigate CA's $35 million voting campaign run by pro-Biden firm Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 11, 2020 Senator McConnell Comments on Terry McBrayer Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The far left has been threatening our basic institutions of government since long before this Supreme Court vacancy. When today's Democrats lose one election or one vote on the Senate floor, they start threatening to tear up the rulebook." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is a stellar nominee. I think the president picked the single best person he could have picked anywhere in the country. This is a woman of extraordinary achievement." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Michael Bennett, Chairman of the District of Columbia Board of Elections - Top Oversight Republicans raise concerns about DC's universal mail-in balloting Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 McConnell Praises Judge Barrett's Qualifications During Kentucky Media Interviews Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @marthamaccallum to discuss the Senate's months of success with hybrid hearings, Judge Barrett's outstanding qualifications, and Democrats' refusal to get serious on COVID-19 relief talks." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett's Faith Are A Disgrace Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media on Judge Barrett's faith are a disgrace. They demean the confirmation process, disrespect the Constitution, and insult millions of American believers." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 6, 2020 Fox News "The Story with Martha McCallum" - Transcript Interview with Mitch McConnell Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump made an outstanding choice in Judge Amy Coney Barrett. She is one of the finest legal minds of her generation. She's won national admiration for her example of strong female leadership. She's exactly the kind of person Americans deserve on their highest Court." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's hearings will begin one week from today. Chairman Graham has all the tools to conduct a hybrid hearing, just like the 150 others the Senate has held this year. We will not stop working for the American people because Democrats are afraid they may lose a vote." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats say they'll try everything to stall Judge Barrett. The latest excuse: Hybrid hearings with some virtual participation are suddenly bad. The Senate has held 150 of these hybrid hearings since May. Democrats have taken advantage of the tools. They've praised the format." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate floor proceedings will be postponed until October 19th. The @SenJudiciary confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court will convene on October 12th as scheduled by Chairman Graham. My full statement:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Just had another great call with @POTUS . He sounds well and says he's feeling good. We talked about the people's business -- fighting the pandemic, confirming Judge Barrett, and strengthening the economy for American families. Let's keep our President & First Lady in our prayers." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Leader McConnell Announces Senate Floor Schedule Update Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Just finished a great phone call with @POTUS . He's in good spirits and we talked business -- especially how impressed Senators are with the qualifications of Judge Barrett. Full steam ahead with the fair, thorough, timely process that the nominee, the Court, & the country deserve." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to hear the White House physician's report that @POTUS and @FLOTUS are feeling well following their positive tests for COVID-19. Let's continue to pray today and every day for our President and our First Lady and for all those impacted by COVID-19." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @HughHewitt this morning to discuss Judge Barrett's outstanding qualifications, the decision by some on the left to attack her religious faith, and the Democrats' ongoing threats against our governing institutions." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now to @BretBaier . I'll be discussing Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court and the Democrats' ongoing obstruction of more bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Oct. 1, 2020 McConnell on Fox News Channel's "Special Report with Bret Baier' Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Comer: SCOTUS must ensure illegal immigrants don't dilute Americans' representation in congress Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everyone who knows Judge Barrett, across the political spectrum, praises her independence and impartiality. A judge's job is to follow the facts and the law wherever they lead. Nothing more, nothing less. It's revealing how much this basic concept seems to scare the far left." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats want to pack the Supreme Court. Vice President Biden refused to rule it out last night. Now Senate Democrats are demanding promises and pre-commitments from Judge Barrett. Judicial independence is vital to the rule of law. Why are Republicans alone in defending it?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is an exemplary judge and a qualified nominee for the Supreme Court. Her legal peers across the political spectrum praise her independence, fair-mindedness, and impartiality. That is exactly what the American people deserve on their highest Court." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the US Postal Service - Comer raises concerns about potential political bias in USPS' mail-in ballot operations Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to meet with Judge Barrett earlier today. President Trump has nominated exactly the kind of outstanding person whom the American people deserve to have on their highest Court." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Multiple times, with multiple nominees, Senate Democrats have said or implied that certain personal religious beliefs make Americans unfit to serve. Judge Barrett in 2017 was only one example. Now the media's joining in. These tactics need to stop now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 26, 2020 Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on President Donald Trump's Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Rep. Andy Barr
Sept. 26, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement on Barrett Nomination Sen. Rand Paul
Sept. 26, 2020 McConnell Applauds President Trump's Selection of "Exceptionally Impressive" Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptionally impressive jurist and an exceedingly well-qualified nominee to the Supreme Court. A brilliant scholar. An exemplary judge. President Trump could not have made a better decision." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2020 McConnell on "Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We don't know which legal all-star the President will nominate on Saturday. So isn't it curious that everyone already knows exactly what smears and scare tactics the far left will trot out? Their playbook has not changed for 45 years. The nominee is irrelevant to their attacks." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in: I'm about to join @ShannonBream @foxnewsnight for my first interview on the Supreme Court vacancy. The Senate will do what we did in 2016: Follow history, follow precedent, and do the job we were elected to do." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The winner of the November 3rd election will be inaugurated on January 20th. There will be an orderly transition just as there has been every four years since 1792." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The far left called John Paul Stevens anti-woman. They said Anthony Kennedy would turn back the clock. David Souter was going to hurt "women, minorities, dissenters, & other groups" from the bench. Anyone doubt the same old smears will be rearing their heads starting Saturday?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 23, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Questions Dr. Fauci on Effectiveness of Government Lockdowns, Shutting Down Economy Sen. Rand Paul
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, Sen. Schumer decided to vent his frustration by blocking a bipartisan Intelligence Committee meeting on counterintelligence with a leading expert on protecting our elections. A partisan temper tantrum is one thing. Jeopardizing national security is a different story." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett exhibited every bit of the intellectual brilliance, legal expertise, and open-minded judicial temperament that we need on the Supreme Court. I will proudly vote to confirm her. The Senate will take up her nomination as soon as it comes out of Committee." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Oversight Republicans call for emergency hearing on big tech's election interference Rep.Thomas Massie, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Guthrie Introduces Bipartisan Amputee Services Bill Rep.Steven Guthrie
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party's threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more absurd for them to try to redefine "court-packing" to mean any judicial confirmation that disappoints Democrats." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 14, 2020 McConnell on "Court-Packing" Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Butterfield Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Study on Coverage for Amputee Services Rep.Steven Guthrie, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Comer commends census ruling Rep.Jamie Comer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is just as brilliant and impressive as advertised. She is clearly qualified. She's committed to fairness and impartiality. And she clearly understands the job of a judge under the Constitution is to apply the law and not impose personal policy views." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 McConnell Issues Update on COVID-19 Relief and Senate Schedule Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "We don't agree with Speaker Pelosi that "nothing" is better than "something" for workers. Senators will vote on more relief next week, including more PPP money to stop layoffs. We'll be able to pass it before we turn to Judge Barrett's nomination unless Democrats block it again." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Patricia Layfield, Inspector General of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Top Oversight & House administration Republicans call on IG to investigate CA's $35 million voting campaign run by pro-Biden firm Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 11, 2020 Senator McConnell Comments on Terry McBrayer Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The far left has been threatening our basic institutions of government since long before this Supreme Court vacancy. When today's Democrats lose one election or one vote on the Senate floor, they start threatening to tear up the rulebook." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is a stellar nominee. I think the president picked the single best person he could have picked anywhere in the country. This is a woman of extraordinary achievement." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to Michael Bennett, Chairman of the District of Columbia Board of Elections - Top Oversight Republicans raise concerns about DC's universal mail-in balloting Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 McConnell Praises Judge Barrett's Qualifications During Kentucky Media Interviews Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @marthamaccallum to discuss the Senate's months of success with hybrid hearings, Judge Barrett's outstanding qualifications, and Democrats' refusal to get serious on COVID-19 relief talks." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett's Faith Are A Disgrace Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media on Judge Barrett's faith are a disgrace. They demean the confirmation process, disrespect the Constitution, and insult millions of American believers." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 6, 2020 Fox News "The Story with Martha McCallum" - Transcript Interview with Mitch McConnell Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump made an outstanding choice in Judge Amy Coney Barrett. She is one of the finest legal minds of her generation. She's won national admiration for her example of strong female leadership. She's exactly the kind of person Americans deserve on their highest Court." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's hearings will begin one week from today. Chairman Graham has all the tools to conduct a hybrid hearing, just like the 150 others the Senate has held this year. We will not stop working for the American people because Democrats are afraid they may lose a vote." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats say they'll try everything to stall Judge Barrett. The latest excuse: Hybrid hearings with some virtual participation are suddenly bad. The Senate has held 150 of these hybrid hearings since May. Democrats have taken advantage of the tools. They've praised the format." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senate floor proceedings will be postponed until October 19th. The @SenJudiciary confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court will convene on October 12th as scheduled by Chairman Graham. My full statement:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Just had another great call with @POTUS . He sounds well and says he's feeling good. We talked about the people's business -- fighting the pandemic, confirming Judge Barrett, and strengthening the economy for American families. Let's keep our President & First Lady in our prayers." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 3, 2020 Leader McConnell Announces Senate Floor Schedule Update Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Just finished a great phone call with @POTUS . He's in good spirits and we talked business -- especially how impressed Senators are with the qualifications of Judge Barrett. Full steam ahead with the fair, thorough, timely process that the nominee, the Court, & the country deserve." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to hear the White House physician's report that @POTUS and @FLOTUS are feeling well following their positive tests for COVID-19. Let's continue to pray today and every day for our President and our First Lady and for all those impacted by COVID-19." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @HughHewitt this morning to discuss Judge Barrett's outstanding qualifications, the decision by some on the left to attack her religious faith, and the Democrats' ongoing threats against our governing institutions." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in now to @BretBaier . I'll be discussing Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court and the Democrats' ongoing obstruction of more bipartisan COVID-19 relief." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Oct. 1, 2020 McConnell on Fox News Channel's "Special Report with Bret Baier' Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Comer: SCOTUS must ensure illegal immigrants don't dilute Americans' representation in congress Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Everyone who knows Judge Barrett, across the political spectrum, praises her independence and impartiality. A judge's job is to follow the facts and the law wherever they lead. Nothing more, nothing less. It's revealing how much this basic concept seems to scare the far left." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats want to pack the Supreme Court. Vice President Biden refused to rule it out last night. Now Senate Democrats are demanding promises and pre-commitments from Judge Barrett. Judicial independence is vital to the rule of law. Why are Republicans alone in defending it?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett is an exemplary judge and a qualified nominee for the Supreme Court. Her legal peers across the political spectrum praise her independence, fair-mindedness, and impartiality. That is exactly what the American people deserve on their highest Court." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the US Postal Service - Comer raises concerns about potential political bias in USPS' mail-in ballot operations Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to meet with Judge Barrett earlier today. President Trump has nominated exactly the kind of outstanding person whom the American people deserve to have on their highest Court." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Multiple times, with multiple nominees, Senate Democrats have said or implied that certain personal religious beliefs make Americans unfit to serve. Judge Barrett in 2017 was only one example. Now the media's joining in. These tactics need to stop now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 26, 2020 Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on President Donald Trump's Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Rep.Andy Barr
Sept. 26, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement on Barrett Nomination Sen.Rand Paul
Sept. 26, 2020 McConnell Applauds President Trump's Selection of "Exceptionally Impressive" Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptionally impressive jurist and an exceedingly well-qualified nominee to the Supreme Court. A brilliant scholar. An exemplary judge. President Trump could not have made a better decision." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2020 McConnell on "Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We don't know which legal all-star the President will nominate on Saturday. So isn't it curious that everyone already knows exactly what smears and scare tactics the far left will trot out? Their playbook has not changed for 45 years. The nominee is irrelevant to their attacks." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Tune in: I'm about to join @ShannonBream @foxnewsnight for my first interview on the Supreme Court vacancy. The Senate will do what we did in 2016: Follow history, follow precedent, and do the job we were elected to do." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The winner of the November 3rd election will be inaugurated on January 20th. There will be an orderly transition just as there has been every four years since 1792." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The far left called John Paul Stevens anti-woman. They said Anthony Kennedy would turn back the clock. David Souter was going to hurt "women, minorities, dissenters, & other groups" from the bench. Anyone doubt the same old smears will be rearing their heads starting Saturday?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 23, 2020 Dr. Rand Paul Questions Dr. Fauci on Effectiveness of Government Lockdowns, Shutting Down Economy Sen.Rand Paul
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, Sen. Schumer decided to vent his frustration by blocking a bipartisan Intelligence Committee meeting on counterintelligence with a leading expert on protecting our elections. A partisan temper tantrum is one thing. Jeopardizing national security is a different story." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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