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Her sworn in before election day. The democrats say the stakes are too high to move that fast. Most importantly, Health Care Coverage for millions of americans is at stake with this nomination. Workers rights are at stake. Consumer rights are at stake. The right to a safe and legal abortion is at stake. Abc News Reporter faith abube explains the confirmation process and the big concern raised today by democrats. Reporter senator lindsey graham, chair of the judicial committee, opened day one of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing acknowledging what democrats have feared. This is the beginning of a confirmation, not a consideration. This is probably not about persuading each other unless something really dramatic happens. All republicans will vote yes and all democrats will vote no. Reporter yet, still, senator democrats seizing the spotlight, focusing on what they say is at stake if judge Amy Coney Barrett makes it on the Supreme Court. Theyre scared, amy barrett. Theyre scared you
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