who's going to change precedent, it could be a career-ending move. >> senator cardin, do you agree with that assessment? if you're a democrat and vote no, do you risk ending your career in the democratic party? >> i think senator cantwell is absolutely right as to the consequences of this nomination. the president is looking at a list prepared by outside groups with the intention of changing the precedent of the court particularly as it pertains to women's rights and ro roe v. wa. this is an extremely important vote for every united states senator. we need to understand that we're talking about changing the direction of the supreme court for the next generation. so yes, i am concerned that the list the president is working on has been prepared by an outside group with an intended result. >> senator, can you take us behind the scenes of the democratic policy lunches. this has clearly been a difficult issue to grapple with, how to fight this nomination.