Schumer Says He Had a ‘Long and Serious Talk’ With Feinstein Following Criticism of Barrett Hearings
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is making it a point to speak with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) after receiving backlash for praising Republicans amid confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is making it a point to speak with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) after receiving backlash for praising Republicans amid confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
“I’ve had a long and serious talk with Senator Feinstein. That’s all I am going to say about it right now,” Schumer said.
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee praised Republicans for how they conducted the hearings.
“This has been one of the best set of hearings that I’ve participated in,” Feinstein said.
She added, “It leaves one with a lot of hopes, a lot of questions and even some ideas perhaps of good bipartisan legislation we can put together.”
Feinstein was seen hugging Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) following the conclusion of Barrett’s hearings.
Feinstein reassured her critics she would not be voting to confirm Barrett.
She released a statement