Biden, Romney, others react to Trump's Supreme Court pick

On Saturday, President Donald Trump officially announced U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court.

ExploreWho is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s SC pick to fill Ginsburg’s seat?

In addition to being a judge on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, she is a professor at Notre Dame Law School.

Politicians responded to the pick on Twitter:

.@MittRomney on Amy Coney Barrett's nomination: pic.twitter.com/3ixlshVnVe
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 26, 2020

I will oppose the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, as I would any nominee proposed as part of this illegitimate sham process, barely one month before an election as Americans are already casting their votes. Americans deserve a voice in this hugely consequential decision.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) September 26, 2020

Excellent pick with a Tennessee connection. Congratulations to Amy Coney Barrett on her nomination and looking forward to a swift confirmation. https://t.co/jqIFCCb3cm
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) September 26, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court is the product of a corrupt, illegitimate process that undermines the will of the American people. Alongside her dangerous, ultra-conservative record, she’s not fit to serve on the Supreme Court.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) September 26, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is an excellent choice by President @realdonaldtrump I’m confident she will serve on the Supreme Court with distinction - guided by the Constitution and the rule of law. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/jTOubnA6QU
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) September 26, 2020

A vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to eliminate health care for millions in the middle of a pandemic.

Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care.https://t.co/e3pWbFWRDm
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 26, 2020

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Politicians react to Amy Coney Barrett as Trump’s Supreme Court pick