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Asked if he regretted Dems’ handling of the Kavanaugh nomination, Durbin said: “Listen, we all learn from life experiences. I hope you do. I do. Some of these were in our control and some out of our control. I don't want to relive that history. I think we're pushing forward” — PolitiTweet.org

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After today’s Jackson hearing, I asked Durbin why Ds didn’t respond to GOP senators, who blasted them for their handling of Kavanaugh proceedings. "This isn't a history class…We could go chapter and verse through each one of the nominees and what happened. I'm looking forward.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of GOP leadership team, told me that Greitens should drop out of the race in aftermath of the allegations.  “I had concerns about him running after that first incident — so this doesn't help his case,” she said. Ernst is backing Hartzler in the race. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Rick Scott told us allegations of abuse made by Greitens’ ex-wife are “pretty disturbing” and hopes it gives Trump “a big pause” before he decides whether to endorse him. He stopped short of saying Greitens should drop out but added they should find “exactly what happened” — PolitiTweet.org

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As he left the hearing, I asked Lindsey Graham about his support for Jackson when she was nominated for the DC Circuit. Graham pointed to how some Dems flipped to opposing Barrett in 2020 to SCOTUS after previously supporting her for a lower court. It’s “a new game,” he said — PolitiTweet.org

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“My parents taught me that, unlike the many barriers that they had had to face growing up, my path was clearer, such that if I worked hard and believed in myself, in America I could do anything or be anything I wanted to be,” says Jackson, the first Black woman picked for SCOTUS https://t.co/eScwW1QQbm — PolitiTweet.org

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Judge Jackson listens on as Marsha Blackburn questions whether the Supreme Court nominee has a “hidden agenda” https://t.co/SXMeJfossC — PolitiTweet.org

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Greitens told me last month he resigned as gov in 2018 because of “tremendous pressure that was on my kids.” https://t.co/fucqSLra4i But his ex-wife said in a new filing that her children were ages 1 and 3 in 2018, and "were unaware of the scandal at the time and remain unaware" — PolitiTweet.org

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The late Don Young, the dean of the House as its longest-serving member, will lie in state in Statuary Hall on Tuesday the 29th, Pelosi announces — PolitiTweet.org

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Hawley laying out child pornography cases over Jackson’s sentencing decisions as a federal district court judge below federal guidelines. WH has said Hawley has been distorting her record. “I think there’s a lot to talk about there,” Hawley said. Jackson will be asked tomorrow — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @HowardMortman: First 39 seconds 9/4/2018 Kavanaugh #SCOTUS hearing: Chuck Grassley: "Good morning. I welcome everyone to this confirma… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: President Biden’s call with his counterparts in France, Britain, Italy and Germany regarding Ukraine has ended after 58… — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP candidates in MO have been pointing to Greitens’ past allegations, which forced him to resign as gov in disgrace, to stop his ascension and convince Trump not to endorse him. Greitens has called allegations nothing but “lies.” From filing day in MO: https://t.co/fucqSLra4i — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP messaging on first day of Supreme Court hearings focusing heavily on relitigating fights from the past, bringing up Kavanaugh, Bork, Miguel Estrada and Janice Rogers Brown. — PolitiTweet.org

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Graham says Hawley’s line of questioning on her approach to sex offenders is “very fair game.” Graham attacks liberal groups for criticism of Childs, whom Graham was pushing for court. “I want to know why they reached that conclusion,” he says of support Jackson got from left — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Graham is the lone GOP vote in play on committee. He hasn’t wanted to say much about Judge Jackson so far. “I think it’s good for the court to look like America … I want the court to play a particular role in America ..make it operate in the confines of the Constitution.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Grassley spends part of his opening statement going after an outside group on the left. https://t.co/2gzJBUfhFT — PolitiTweet.org

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“We won’t try to turn this into a spectacle based upon alleged process fouls,” Chuck Grassley, ranking Republican on the committee, says at beginning of hearing. “What we will do is ask tough questions” on Jackson’s record. — PolitiTweet.org

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“These baseless charges are unfair,” Durbin says of GOP charges that Judge Jackson is “soft on crime.” He adds Hawley accusations on her approach to sex offenders “fly in the face” of GOP vows to keep the proceedings civil. https://t.co/qOrpUlcboC — PolitiTweet.org

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First day of hearings: 22 members make statements for 10 minutes apiece. Then Judge Jackson makes her opening statement. Questions don’t start til tomorrow. This is how SCOTUS hearings have typically gone: Rather than getting straight to the nominee, senators want to talk first — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @brikeilarcnn: CNN International Security Editor @npwcnn is on the ground with soldiers and civilians alike in Kherson, Ukraine as they… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuliePace: Many of you have asked about our brave @AP team in Mariupol. This is the story of how they covered a city under siege, and h… — PolitiTweet.org

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Mo Brooks, with his #alsen campaign struggling and Trump reconsidering his endorsement, unveils video vowing to oppose McConnell as leader. "That’s the battle across America - McConnell versus Trump in a war for the heart and soul of the Republican Party.” https://t.co/AiTuMdU8Zp — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: Among the most horrifying accounts of the war to date. "People are now so hungry they are killing stray dogs for food… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: Russia demanded last night that Mariupol surrender before dawn on Monday. Ukraine flatly rejected the Russian terms. "… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jaketapper: The US has identified the four Marines who were killed during a training flight in Norway on Friday. https://t.co/72IysLa1… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: The White House is now confirming Biden will visit Poland after summits in Brussels this week. “The President will disc… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SCOTUSblog: Clarence Thomas was admitted to the hospital two nights ago with flu-like symptoms, the court said in a press release. He e… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jimsciutto: Here’s how the Russian MOD describes Mariupol officials as the invading army demands they surrender: “We appeal to the od… — PolitiTweet.org

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Can relate — PolitiTweet.org