You conceded the fact that we have free speech, because it is explicit in our constitution, protected constitutional right. And yet, when senator schumer asked you repeatedly, do you find that roe versus wade established and recognized a constitutional protection for a woman to make this most private decision, you would not answer. You would not give a direct answer. On to Supreme Court cases, griswold and now brown, you have said, just as we started this hearing, that you believe there is a constitutional basis for this protection, and for this right. And yet, we came to roe v. Wade, you denied it. Most of us are troubled by this 1985 memo. You said yesterday you would have an open mind when it came to this issue. I am sorry to report that your memo, seeking a job in the Reagan Administration does not evidence an open mind. It evidences a mind that is sadly closed in some areas. Yesterday, when you are asked about one man, one vote. You clarified and said, those are my views than, the
Wade in their confirmation hearings. We begin with Justice Samuel alito the author of the new leaked draft opinion which seeks to overturn the row case his nomination hearing was held in january 2006 you conceded the fact that we have free speech because its explicit in our constitution protected constitutional, right . And yet when senator schumer asked to repeatedly do you find that roe versus wade established and recognized a constitutional protection for a woman to make this most private decision . You wouldnt answer you wouldnt give a direct answer. On two Supreme Court cases griswold and brown now you have said just right there as we started this hearing that you believe there is a constitutional basis for this protection and for this right and yet when it came to roe versus wade, you would not. Most of us are troubled by this 1985 memo said yesterday you would have an open mind when it came to this issue. Im sorry to report that your memo seeking a job in the Reagan Administrati
Richard mourdock said this. The i think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that is something that god intended to happen. Eliot some republicans backed off michigan quickly. Mike pens has urged Richard Mourdock to apologize. And others say quote Richard Mourdocks comments damage all republicans especially romney as the fight for the womens vote intensifies. This could be a defining moment for romney and he should immediately denounce both murdoch and the comment. With the policy poll showing the lead to romney. With the race neck and neck, romney does not need the gender gap to come to the fore. Andrea saul would only say governor romney disagrees with Richard Mourdocks comments, and they do not reflect his views. Romney continued airing this Richard Mourdock endorsement the only ad he has released backing a Senate Candidate. Im backing Richard Mourdock as senator. Richard will be the 51st vote to repeal and replace governmentrun healthcare. Hell stop the reidpel
An apparent winner missouri. And Governor John Kasich easily won ohio with an 11point win over donald trump taking 47 of the vote. Trump added 194 delegates to his total yesterday, bringing them to 656. Ted cruz had a disappointing night, only took home 32 delegates to finish the night at 408 and kasich added 75. And trump is now more than halfway to the delegates he needs for the nomination on the first ballot at the convention with 581 to go. What a big night for Hillary Clinton. Clean sweep. It was a clean sweep. You cant overstate how big this was for the clinton campaign. Secretary clinton won by double digits in florida, North Carolina and ohio and notched razorthin victories in missouri and illinois. For much of the evening, those
two races were too close to call but nbc news has now declared clinton the apparent winner of each. In missouri, she edged out senator sanders by less than 2,000 votes but she picks up 363 delegates. Bernie adds 282 and now clinton is twothirds of the
Stay tuned. Well have senator Susan Collins announcement as soon as she comes to the floor. From there well know more. Thanks for joining us. Ill be on the five at 5 00. Im dana. Heres shep. Shepard the vote is tomorrow, but the big moment is right now. A live look. The floor of the United States senate where were about to witness what could be the Tipping Point for judge Brett Kavanaughs Supreme Court nomination. At any moment now, the key republican senator from maine will announce how she plans to vote tomorrow. Susan collins holds all the cards. If shes a yes on Brett Kavanaugh, he is likely the next associate justice of the Supreme Court. Big picture, theres four key senators today. Three of them are collins, joe manchin and jeff flake voted yes today. Jeff flake said he will vote to confirm kavanaugh unless Something Big happens. Susan collins hasnt said how she will vote on the actual nomination. Were watching the republican senator Lisa Murkowski of alaska. She voted against a