As a member of the Judiciary Committee, Kamala Harris will get to question Barrett at her hearing.

[Bleacher Creature]

That's going to be a huge story when it happens, and allows Biden and Harris to spell out their opposition to this nomination in about as direct a way as possible.

I know the odds are stacked against us in terms of stopping this, but our side needs to do everything in our power to make clear what will happen once the Senate rams this through to make sure that Republicans pay for it at the polls. Having our VP nominee as part of the confirmation process seems like a big deal.

[Sogo]

1. I wouldn't be surprised if the Rs bypass hearings all together

and go right to the voting.

[VarryOn]

2. I expect that too nt

[still_one]

6. Yup, that's what I expect

[DonaldsRump]

3. That is indeed a silver lining for us with Senator Harris on the SJC

and her being an excellent questioner.

However, the Rs will do everything they can to mess with Kamala like taking her off the campaign trail for extended periods of time (this is, to a significant degree, a virtual election, so even that stupid plan will likely backfire.)

If this is played well by our folks, we can reap even larger dividends than we think (for example, I saw we were competitive in both MS and AL senate races....goodness: if we get those and others, maybe this might be the Blue Tsunami we have been waiting for for so long!)

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

13. hell, for that kind of free media, she shouldnt bother being on the trail.

[MiniMe]

4. When did they hold the hearings for her to be on whatever federal court she is on?

[FBaggins]

7. Early September 2017 nt

[MiniMe]

9. OK, so it was held with the previous congress

I could just see Mitch the bitch saying that we just questioned her and we don't need to do it again. But since that was by the previous congress, it is less likely

[FBaggins]

10. I'm not sure they want to dodge the hearings

Her performance in 2017 (particularly dealing with questions about her religion) is what many think put her on the shortlist for SCOTUS in the first place.

[MiniMe]

15. They want to ram it through ASAP

Anytime you have questions being asked, you take the chance that something will be answered poorly.

[Newest Reality]

5. Ofjesse

I wonder how Ofjesse will respond and does she need permission to answer questions?

[walkingman]

8. Is it politically incorrect to ask about the "Christian Taliban" during the confirmation hearing?

[Under The Radar]

11. Is there going to be a hearing? I thought Graham advocating a move for a direct floor vote.

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

12. go ahead assholes. just in time for the election.

people already voting in droves. go ahead and showcase our next veep, bitch mitch.

[DonaldsRump]

14. Apparently CNN's Manu Raju is saying that hearings begin October 10

If our folks handle this right, it will be a disaster for Trump and the Reputincans. She will likely get confirmed, given the Republican bootlicker senators probably have the votes, unless something new comes up.

That being said, good thinking folks are ENRAGED over this, and it's not just DUers and passionate Ds.

We will be avenged beginning January 3 and January 20, 2021.

[Pobeka]

16. I hope Kamala or another Dem makes Barrett commit purgery in the hearing.

Then the Dems can have an impeachment trial for 2 SC justices.

[beachbumbob]

17. Democrats better be smarter this time than with Kavanaugh hearing,

they made it too easy for him to be the victim and did not play well. Harris has to demonstrate presidential cool and calm. I have no doubt she will