Top Democrat says Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to Supreme Court can be slowed ‘but we can’t stop the outcome’
SENATOR Dick Durbin says Democrats cannot stop a vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination, and can be slowed down "a matter of hours, maybe days at the most."
As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a top Democrat in Congress, the Illinois senator told on Sunday that he would meet with if she requested.
have pushed for a swift nomination and confirmation for late replacement in the court.
The panel plans to start the hearing with opening statements on Monday October 12, and continue with two days of questioning.
"We need to make sure that whatever the procedure is in the future, that we get down to business, roll up our sleeves and address the issues that affect this country," Durbin added.
Durbin disagreed with call for Democratic nominee to not concede the election, saying there needs to be a peaceful transition to maintain a democracy.
"I respect her, I like her," he said. "But I think she's just flat-out wrong. The itself is going to be announced, the winner will be announced at some point.
"If we are going to maintain a democracy, peaceful transition through an election is the only way to do it," Durbin continued. "Whoever the winner is, if it is clear and legal, that should be announced and the other party should concede."