Mitch McConnell makes it clear the SCOTUS confirmation process WILL begin soon (Planned Parenthood among the triggered)

Doug P. | 3:44 PM on October 03, 2020

In spite of several members of Congress having tested positive for coronavirus and Democrats insisting that the confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett be delayed, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the process will move forward this month:

Senate floor proceedings will be postponed until October 19th. The @SenJudiciary confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court will convene on October 12th as scheduled by Chairman Graham. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/7ThKZPJBZG

— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) October 3, 2020

*MCCONNELL says the Supreme Court hearings for Amy Coney Barrett will go on, without delay, Oct. 12, despite 3 Republican senators testing positive for COVID so far and others awaiting results.

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) October 3, 2020

McConnell is separately *seeking consent* from Democrats to have the Senate go on hiatus until Oct. 19.

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) October 3, 2020

In other words:

While Mitch McConnell continues to ignore the COVID crisis that threatens millions across the country, he is also putting the health & lives of senators and their staff at risk.

Write your senator NOW. Tell them this sham process cannot move forward: https://t.co/JBM8L3Yys7

— Planned Parenthood Action – Text VOTE to 22422 (@PPact) October 3, 2020

So it’s settled then…