Yamiche Alcindor

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The Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson have officially concluded at 12:47 p.m. after roughly 33.5 hours total over the last four days. Democrats have said they hope to confirm her by April 8, before Easter recess. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson have officially concluded 12:47 p.m. after roughly 33.5 hours total over the last four days. Democrats have said they hope to confirm her by April 8, before Easter recess. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mkraju: Thom Tillis and Mike Lee tell us they won’t boycott Senate Judiciary vote on Jackson’s nomination, meaning committee will have… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @11thHour: President Biden is hours away from a high stakes NATO summit as the U.S. formally accuses Russia of war crimes. @AliciaMenen… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AshleyRParker: NEW from Brussels —  Biden to announce a major initiative Friday helping surge liquid natural gas to Europe, to help eas… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: Leaving the Hill, @DougJones46 tells me the White House feels Jackson was “fantastic.” “By and large, this was really good… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mkraju: After about 22.5 hours (with breaks), Judge Jackson is done answering questions at public hearing. Closed hearing to go over FB… — PolitiTweet.org

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Judge Jackson said when she first got to Harvard she was feeling homesick and questioning whether she belonged. Then one day as she was walking through campus, a black woman who she did not know leaned in and said to her, “Persevere.” — PolitiTweet.org

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A moving moment. Sen Cory Booker makes Judge Jackson tear up as he extensively praises her and reiterates the joy he feels for her place in history. Booker said, “Don’t worry, my sister. God has got you. … You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American.” — PolitiTweet.org

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A poignant moment. Sen Cory Booker makes Judge Jackson tear up as he extensively praises her and reiterates the joy he feels for her place in history. Booker said, “Don’t worry, my sister. God has got you. … You have earned this spot. You are worthy. You are a great American.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: Oh wow, Jackson pushes back on the relentless focus from some Republicans on her sentencing record: "What I regret is that… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sahilkapur: Ted Cruz tries to interrupt to be recognized. Durbin says it’s not his time. Cruz persists. Patrick Leahy jumps in: “I know… — PolitiTweet.org

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After repeatedly interrupting Judge Jackson and questioning her extensively on child pornography cases, Sen Lindsey Graham tells reporters, “I don't believe one moment she's sympathetic to the child pornography world. But she has a sentencing regime that's troubling to me.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sahilkapur: .@BenSasse, not naming names, assails the “jackassery” of some in the Senate as he questions Ketanji Brown Jackson. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @vladduthiersCBS: Was proud to take part in a discussion about journalism and our experiences alongside @Yamiche & @SymoneDSanders for @… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MorganRadford: To @LindseyGrahamSC: “Im going to give her an opportunity to finally complete an answer.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: The audience in the hearing room, largely quiet during much of the testimony, is getting audibly frustrated with Graham. O… — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen Graham has repeatedly interrupted Judge Jackson and accused her of not being tough enough on child pornography cases. Judge Jackson, looking a bit frustrated, has defended her handling of the cases and reiterated that Congress has set forward the sentencing requirements. — PolitiTweet.org

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"Let's go back to the child pornography cases ... " -- Senator Lindsey Graham at 11:49 a.m. EST. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sahilkapur: GRAHAM: Do you believe illegal immigrants should be allowed to vote, Judge Jackson? JACKSON: Under our laws, you have to b… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maggieNYT: How does one get on the plane in the first place with it? — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen Graham once again used his time to express grievances about the past including about Janice Rogers Brown. He then said to Judge Jackson: "You had nothing to do with that ... I just want to remind you there was another woman of color ... that did not meet the same fate." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kylegriffin1: Reuters: A judge ruled that former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis knowingly violated the rights of same-sex couples by d… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Al_Drago: Monday: Thomas Jefferson Tuesday: Benjamin Franklin Wednesday: JFK Patrick Jackson, husband of Ketanji Brown Jackson, wears… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JasJWright: SCOOP: Kirsten Allen will be @VP Harris' new press secretary, leaving her current role at the HHS. Allen's new high-profi… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @rachelvscott: .@SenatorCollins tells me she’s keeping an open mind on Judge Jackson’s nomination. She’s watched “a few excerpts” of J… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @nhannahjones: Excellent story by my ⁦@nytimes⁩ colleagues on the race and crime playbook from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hear… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NBCNews: LIVE: Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faces more questions from senators on Day 3 of confirmation hearings.… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @frankthorp: Day 3 of the confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court are underway. Follow… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ChrisJansing: Day two of questions for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson - starting at 9am I'll be joined by @GarrettHaake @Y… — PolitiTweet.org