instead, they called lieutenant merritt.ly. >> this is a big piece of the puzzle. >> absolutely. like could very well have just went on living their lives minding their business. >> riley told his friends he planned to go to the bluffs, high above the tennessee river, and toss the gun into the water. police hatched a plan. a bold and risky sting operation. have alex and noah go with riley and the moment they see the gun, signal detectives who would swoop in and make an arrest. this potentially could be very dangerous. >> absolutely. you're going to have two boys in a car with a guy believed to already have killed one person with the murder weapon. this is a huge, dangerous thing. >> dangerous for sure. and then detectives made it even more complicated. they decided to secretly record the whole thing. >> they set up a listening device in the car, itself, my car. it had a little one inside the cut of my jacket which sucked because i couldn't take off my jacket the whole time. >> then the key fob to take the video as well. >> t

>>at the lake merritt station but this is causing major delays all through downtown oakland. they have crews on scene working to repair the problem, but this is going to slow you down if you travel anywhere on the line heading to bury dublin richmond or even san francisco. so once again major bart delays this morning up to 30 minutes because of power issues and they are single through downtown oakland saw continue to monitor that for you meanwhile traffic on the freeways and bridges continues to improve a live look at 92, it's standing up nicely 13 minutes to the peninsula. we are finally delay free i like when i can say that your trip into san francisco looks good right now much better compared to the early morning hours so we're only get 10 minutes into san francisco. we'll check more bridges coming up in a bit back to you. >>thank you very much rob and we are now just 21 days away from the november election and millions of votes have already been cast across the country. >>happening now san mateo county's elections officials are opening in processing mail invalid yes and t

. >> reporter: then there's former democrat merritt doyle who tells us president trump did exactly what he was hoping for when he switched parties to vote for him back in 2016 and he says he'll do it this year, too. >> i saw trump as someone who came in who offered a breath of fresh air something different. >> reporter: merritt is a personal trainer. he says too many covid restrictions hurt small businesses like his, and he believes the economy will be the reason the president wins here again. >> i look at it three years before corona hit, covid-19, record numbers as far as 4 million new jobs unemployment you give this guy four more years, he could turn us around. >> we should note that late today the supreme court did not intervene on a republican challenge to pennsylvania's mail-in voting rules. that means those ballots can be counted up the three days after the election. >>> most polls here in pennsylvania favor joe biden by narrow margins but many voters remember how the polling missed the 2016 election outcome. peter alexander on what's different this time >> reporter: foley van le

also, the professor of political science and director of the merit is polls at merritt's college in raleighcarolina. washington journal at 7:00. join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook comments, and tweets. coming up live on friday, c-span's campaign coverage continues with vice president pence speaking at a campaign rally in flagstaff, arizona at 2:00 p.m. eastern. joe biden speaks to supporters in st. paul, minnesota. senator harris makes a stop in houston, texas. on c-span two at 3:00 p.m. the hoover institution hosts a discussion on china's global influence and relations with the u.s.. at 6:00, president trump holds a campaign rally in rochester, minnesota. >> four days before election day south carolina republican senator lindsey graham and his democratic opponent jamie harrison debate. live coverage at 7:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. is the daughter and advisor to president trump. she had lined an event in bluebell, pennsylvania, a pennsylvania suburb. she is interviewed by sarah huckabee sanders. this is 30 minutes. >>

for years merritt put off going to the doctors because he, like many americans, felt like he couldn't afford it. when the affordable care act was passed, he finally felt like he could get the coverage he could afford. four years ago he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects americans and disproportionately black americans like. they are twice as likely to die from it. today merrick takes insulin and his condition improved. he said, and i quote, obamacare made it so i was not afraid of the costs of going to the doctor. if i didn't have insurance and didn't get diagnosed, who knows where i would be right now. but merrick is worried about what will happen if the affordable care act gets overturned. he said, and i quote, now i have a pre-existing condition. my insurance covers my medications, my equipment to monitor my diabetes. if that's taken away from me, what's going to happen? i can't afford those on my own. michelle from palisades park, new jersey, lost her husband i don't know when he passed away suddenly at the age of 58. michelle relied on health insurance thr

barbecue becky at lake merritt, the woman who called 911 on a blackbird watcher, patty and san francisco called police on children running a lemonade stand. the district supervisor wants people who make those calls to be civilly liable in the karen act.>> so, if you make phone call, you called the police on me and they come in an altercation happens and i choose to sue the police department or you, you could be liable for at least $1000 and much more than that because you brought on to me in a non- emergency. >> this is not the first piece of legislation of its kind, a senator offered a bill that would apply most civil and liable penalties. it will have a second reading next week and then it will head to maryland and breed.>>> up next, it could be a late hill. what nancy pelosi is getting doing to get a stimulus bill finally done. stomach and what some voters are doing to get to a mailbox. stomach and way the park workers are outraged tonight over the governor's >>> the state release of new guidelines for reopening theme parks, but most will remain closed for now. big theme parks can onl

for more information go to gardens at lake merritt for more. >> see the list of things to do on kpix.com and see him fridays on our morning show starting at 4:30. >>> a passion for science fueled by his love of family. meet this week's students rising above. >>> kpix works to bring when was the last time your property tax bill went down? what? never. are you kidding me? for years, the residential burden has gone up. while the corporate burden has gone down. prop 15 reverses that. it closes corporate loopholes and invests in schools, small business, and firefighters. and when the big corporations pay more, your tax bill goes down. that's right. a savings of a hundred twenty-one dollars a year for the average home. give homeowners a break. vote yes on 15. to wear a mask out in public around other people. sure it'll keep you healthy. but more importantly, i won't have to see your happy smiling face. ugh. and if you don't want to wear a mask, i've just got one thing to tell you. scram, go away. ugh. caring for each other because we are all in this together. so wear a mask and have a rotten d

saskia jones and jack merritt knew gallant from their work in prison rehabilitation.rump has been campaigning in the battleground states that will decide this contest. one of the most important is pennsylvania, which unexpectedly became trump country four years ago. the state lies in the old industrial heartland, which is home to many of the president's rural and rust belt supporters. nick bryant reports now from the state that could decide the election. an ugly american election is being fought amidst this beautiful american landscape. what often feels like a shared continent occupied by warring tribes. this is the trump house in rural pennsylvania. a site of pilgrimage for a political base that often exhibits a near cult—like devotion, a shrine decorated with the iconography of the modern day american right. its owner, leslie rossi, points to how the republicans have registered more than twice as many new voters in pennsylvania as the democrats, a portent of victory. they love what president trump has done, that he kept his word, that he kept his promises, that he d

judge merritt: i think americans of all backgrounds deserve an independent supreme court. ♪ >> this isive from london. coming up, a truce between armenia and azerbaijan is pushed to its

in any government it should be based upon merit merritt that's what betty tom chu said cleared the way for her to have a solid college education and successful career as a first woman of chinese descent to be the chief executive officer for bank. >>she also founded the first nationwide chinese controlled savings bank in the u.s. after working her way through law school. she argued pop 16 would give some groups like blacks and hispanics, an unfair advantage in education and employment the numbers and public employment is higher with reference to black employment in the public sector, those numbers are very distorted with reference to the asian population when we hear that argument of like if we pass affirmative actions. these on paula fights and second any one we need to talk about where that's coming from a lot of anti blackness and racism in a lot of communities prop 16 supporter victoria dominguez said leveling the playing field by ensuring fairness a country that isn't race blind is necessary since it doesn't allow for preference simply traditional consideration for all races, inclu

would strike down the affordable care act just when they say americans need it most >> for years merritt put off going to the doctor because he wa like many americans afraid he could not afford it. >> carrie from middleton, delaware, used to pay $800 a month for junk insurance as she called it. >> reporter: republicans praising judge barrett's qualifications >> judge barrett's qualifications and character are impeccable. >> reporter: and arguing her devout catholic faith should be off limits but no democrats raised it as an issue. >> this committee isn't in the business of deciding which religious beliefs are good and which religious reliefs are bad and which religious beliefs are weird. >> reporter: the pandemic casting a shadow on today's proceedings with some senators appearing remotely but among the senators in th room mike lee who attended that event and tested positive 11 days ago the doctor saying it was safe to attend and still despite guidelines he moved his mask to speak. >> you are not a policy maker, you are a judge. >> reporter: mark meadows later refusing to answer reporter

judge merritt: i think americans of all backgrounds deserve an independent supreme court. ♪ >> this isl jazeera leave -- live from london. coming up, a truce between armenia and azerbaijan is pushed to its limits as russia warns turkey will not have a place at the negotiating table. why more and more migrants are risking a dangerous new atlantic route by the canary islands. a u.n. report says world leaders are failing in their duty to stop climate disaster. we start in the united states were a divided senate is pressing ahead with the confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee amy coney barrett just three weeks before the presidential election. she was nominated by president trump and her confirmation would increase the conservative majority in the supreme court. aaron fischer has been following events on capitol hill in washington, d.c. >> the goal to have amy coney barrett on the u.s. supreme court before the presidential election. the first up, the janet -- senate missionary -- judiciary commission. senator graham: the bottom line, justice ginsburg, when asked about the several

. >> reporter: merritt is a personal trainer he said too many covid restrictions hurt his business likes and he says the economy will be why they vote for the president again. >> record numbers as far as new jobs, unemployment you give this guy four more years, he could turn this around. >> reporter: polls show joe biden with a narrow lead here in pennsylvania, frances. >> lester holt, thanks so much. >>> up next, could we see fans in the stands at this year's super bowl >>> d anone band finds a way to roll with distancing rules at a concert. this is "early today." ♪ you make my heart sing ♪ ♪ wild thing i... think i... you know what i think? i think you owe us $48.50... wild thing. if you ride, you get it. geico motorcycle. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. from america's number one serum brand. five times more retinol than the no1 retinol serum. yet formulated to be gentle on your skin. new no7 advanced retinol night concentrate. yet formulated to be gentle on your skin. want to eliminate odors without heavy, overwhelming scents? we get it. introducing febreze li

feinstein recalled republicans refusal in 2016 to confirm president obama's supreme court nominee merritt garland. >> also noted barrett's criticism of the affordable care act and says she plans to press her on that tomorrow. >>> ahead, renting out a room in her home became a battle. we investigate how a local pandemic policy sent one bay area family packing because they feared for their safety. >>> plus a the troubling find in a ballot drop box in the east bay as election day approaches. >>> and i'll have more in our incoming fire danger in less than 5 minutes. when was the last time your property tax bill went down? what? never. are you kidding me? for years, the residential burden has gone up. while the corporate burden has gone down. prop 15 reverses that. it closes corporate loopholes and invests in schools, small business, and firefighters. and when the big corporations pay more, your tax bill goes down. that's right. a savings of a hundred twenty-one dollars a year for the average home. give homeowners a break. vote yes on 15. >>> a single mother in san mateo trying to pay her mort

steven gallant, who knew the victims jack merritt and saskia jones, was on day release when he intervenedas insisted the door remains "ajar" for the eu, if it changes its position in talks aimed at striking a post—brexit trade deal. the prime minister has said that the uk is getting ready to end the brexit transition period without a deal. but business groups have urged both sides to compromise, saying an agreement is needed to savejobs. the hay literary festival has accused a senior royal in uae — sheikh nahyan bin mubarak al nahyan — of an "appalling violation" after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. caitlin mcnamara claims the senior sheikh — who is also minister for tolerance — attacked her earlier this year, and she is seeking legal redress. sheikh nahyan, who's 69, has denied the allegations. italy has announced a new raft of measures to tighten restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. mayors will get powers to close public areas after 9pm and the opening times of restaurants and the size of groups allowed will tighten. the moves come as italy recorded o

and the professor of political science at merritt his college in raleigh, north carolina. 7:00 washington at a.m. eastern. join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook comments, tweets.sages, and with vice president pence arizona.aff, joe biden speaks to reporters in st. paul, minnesota. at 8:35 senator harris makes a campaign stop in houston. on c-span two at 3:00 p.m., the hoover institution hosts a discussion on china's global influence and relation with the u.s.. at 6:00, president trump holds a campaign rally in rochester, minnesota. days before election day, south carolina republican lindsey graham and his democratic opponent jamie 7:00 p.m.ebate at eastern on c-span. presidential candidate kamala harris joined a virtual event hosted by senator bernie sanders focused [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2020] sanders: good evening, thank you for joining us

steven gallant had been working with jack merritt, one of the victims, on a prisoner rehabilitation programmeaviour injail mean he will now be considered for parole ten months early. the ministry ofjustice said the decision had been made in recognition of his exceptionally brave actions at fishmongers' hall, which helped save people's lives despite the tremendous risk to his own. steven galla nt‘s case is likely to come before the parole board next year. daniela relph, bbc news. with little more than two weeks to go to the us presidential election, donald trump has been campaigning in the battleground states that will decide this contest. one of the most important is pennsylvania, which unexpectedly became trump country four years ago. the state lies in the old industrial heartland which is home to many of the president's rural and rust belt supporters. nick bryant reports now from the state that could decide the election. an ugly american election is being fought amidst this beautiful american landscape. what often feels like a shared continent occupied by warring tribes. this is the trump h

steven gallant had been working with jack merritt, one of the victims, on a prisoner rehabilitation programme mean he will now be considered for parole ten months early. the ministry ofjustice said the decision had been made in recognition of his exceptionally brave action at fishmongers' hall, which helped save people's lives despite the tremendous risk to his own. steven gallant‘s case is likely to come before the parole board next next year. daniela relph, bbc news. teenagers living in remote arctic communities say they're worried about the effects of climate change. across the arctic circle they are seeing ice melting and the landscape change. they say their way of life is at risk and governments must act. climate change is a real threat to me and my people in greenland. as a person living in the arctic circle it is scary that the ice is melting so fast. i'm scared for my future and my friends's future. my community environment has been affected by climate change. less snowfall. the summers are hotter. and the snow that has been falling is more compact. i've seen a lot of changes. in the

steven gallant had been working with jack merritt, one of the victims, on a prisoner rehabilitation programmeail mean he'll now be considered for parole ten months early. the ministry ofjustice said the decision had been made in recognition of his exceptionally brave actions at fishmongers' hall, which helped save people's lives despite the tremendous risk to his own. steven galla nt‘s case is likely to come before the parole board next year. daniela relph, bbc news. the headlines here on bbc news: vigils and rallies have been held across france in response to friday's brutal murder of a teacher in a suspected islamist attack on the outskirts of paris. a stalemate continues in the uk between the mayor of greater manchester and prime minister borisjohnson over the introduction of tougher coronavirus restrictions in the region. sport — and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's tulsen. hi, samantha. thank you very much indeed. good evening to you. there were four games in the english premier league on sunday, the pick of them was at tottenham, who were cruising to a win against

steven gallant had been working with jack merritt, one of the victims, on a prisoner rehabilitation programmecourage that day, and his behaviour injail, mean he will now be considered for parole ten months early. the ministry ofjustice said the decision had been made in recognition of his exceptionally brave action at fishmongers' hall, which helped save people's lives despite the tremendous risk to his own. steven galla nt‘s case is likely to come before the parole board next year. daniela relph, bbc news. that's it for now. the next news on bbc one is at 5.35. bye for now. hello. you're watching the bbc news channel. thousands will gather in cities across france in a few hours to remember the teacher who was killed near his school on friday. the death of samuel paty has horrified the country. mr paty was apparently targeted for showing cartoons of the prophet muhammad to his pupils during a lesson on freedom of speech. the attacker, a refugee of chechen origin, had been waiting outside the school and had asked pupils to identify his victim. he was later shot dead by police. from paris, lucy

steven gallant had been working with jack merritt, one of the victims, on a prisoner rehabilitation programme, and his behaviour injail mean he will now be considered for parole ten months early. the ministry ofjustice said the decision had been made in recognition of his exceptionally brave action at fishmongers' hall, which helped save people's lives despite the tremendous risk to his own. steven gallant‘s case is likely to come before the parole board next year. daniela relph, bbc news. and now on the bbc news channel, it's time for your questions answered. you've been sending in your questions on the new coronavirus restrictions around the country. to help us answer some of your questions, i'm joined by paul hunter, professor of medicine at the university of east anglia. cani can i start, if i may, there is confusion in manchester, the mayor of greater manchester trading figures... what is the latest data? it is difficult to be sure at the local level like in greater manchester because in the past, a lot of these figures used to be published quite regularly on a daily basis, but it is now

. >> reporter: a busy, crowded afternoon at lake merritt and in oakland, where people socially distance. the predominantly mask wearing crowd exhibited behaviors doctors attribute to helping curb the spread of covid-19. >> i think we are getting better at social distancing and wearing our masks and washing her hands. >> reporter: with fewer than 2200 hospitalization cases friday, california hit the lowest rate since early april. the statewide 14 day average death rate now at 69.1 has also fallen precipitously since the peak in august. you cfs infectious disease specialistattributes the progress to behavior and improved medical protocols to fight covid-19. >> a combination of those two things, not overwhelming the hospital, that is thanks to the population. number two is just learning the science over time. >> reporter: a vendor agrees, behaviors are changing, but says he thinks it may also be motivated by money. >> the likelihood is, a loss of people are running out of money, they're not going out as much, not doing as much. that is what i think. >> reporter: while emphasizing masks and

surprising move and one that completely disregard anything that came before. 2016 failed nomination of merritt. >> now, the republicans are desperate hoping that someone will do something that no one has ever done in the senate, which is attack the catholic religion of the nominee. they didn't come close to it. didn't say a word like that. but some of them managed to hear it. no matter what you say. let's listen to senator holley. >> now, i just heard my colleague senator kuhns make a reference to the old case, gr z griswald case, which i think is another hit to judge barrett's -- so no one has challenged the case. it's not a live issue. this is the kind of thing i'm talking about and this is the sort of attacks that must stop. >> and dahlia, the grizwald case being interpreted that way is something i for one have never heard before and just for the record, senator kuhn's wife is catholic. >> it was a really odd move, lawrence. grizwald, as you recall, was the foundation on which roe was built. what it protected was the right of a married couple who used contraception in the privacy of their h

and the sunny weather made it a perfect day to take a stroll around lake merritt in oakland. many people spent they are lunch hour out for a power walk. it been popular on the weekends and the city attempted to prevent crowding by beening pan parking around the lake. still a few days to enjoy the sunshine. >> that's true. there weren't many places today to go to get a break across the heat. it wide spread. let look at current conditions. sunny skies from costa bay to inland and rather gusty in the hills, although, not nearly so gusty than what we experienced during the overnight hours where the north bay and east bay hills had gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour. we had high fire danger. the gusts are diminishing but we're in the fire danger zone this is a view looking over san francisco where it's 85. we have low to mid-90s now at oakland, mountain view and san joy sea. gilroy in the mid-90s but this heat sometimes technology doesn't work so we're not getting a report. 75 at half moon bay. check out the blue skies over the golden gate not even a hint of a marine layer dev

. >> attorney lee merritt is also calling for the release of surveillance and body camera video fromthe night that price died. that is the latest from dallas. back to you. >>> this afternoon oakland city council will consider a landmark policy for the police department that comes in the aftermath of the death of george floyd in minneapolis. the proposal would widen the city's existing ban against choke holds and would impose new restrictions on called neck holds. it would also prohibit oakland police officers from piling on top of people being restrained. the oakland police commission approved the proposed new policy back in july. >>> a uc berkeley professor and a ucla professor are named as two of the three winners of this year's noble prize in physics. dr. was a professor at cal and ucla's dr. andrea conducted parallel research and discovered a massive black hole at the center of our galaxy. black holes are considered the darkest parts of the universe that suck in everything including light. they will split $550,000 for their work. the other half of the noble prize money goes to ro

president trump but two of these seats, democrat decry have stolen because republicans refused to give merrittng but when justice ruth bader ginsburg died last month the same senators abandoned any pretense of principle to push through this nominee with record speed. nothing was going to stop them even when judge barrett refused to answer basic questions like whether a president could unilaterally delay an election. he can't. whether voter intimidation is illegal, it is, or whether a president should commit to a peaceful transfer of power, no-brainer. not even the fact that judge barrett sat on board of the school that bars admission to the children of gay parents. let's be clear, we are witnessing a partisan power grab on the supreme court, one that follows senate republicans blocking an unprecedented number of obama nominees and ramming through their own, who by the way, have been 85% white and 76% men, with ten trump nominees rated not qualified by the american bar association. all of which raises the question of retaliation by democrats. some have suggested that congress should expand the

the hypocrisy of mcconnell will go down in history calling for merritt garland not to be appointed eightection so we should wait and eight days before the election, he's willing to put a nomination forward. it's total rank hypocrisy. why are they doing it? the hard right. >> let me ask you -- >> the right hard master run the right wing of the republican party and run mcconnell don't want to bill so they aren't for a bill. they want to put on the supreme court. someone who is so far over they know they could never accomplish those goals but one unelected body so they are rushing her through. >> let me ask you about that. you came out in front congress, joined by the ranking member feinstein. you're criticizing lindsey graham. you've been clear and people hear you and understand the evidence for that. she, of course, ended those hearings by saying she thought that graham led some of the best supreme court confirmation hearings ever. do you agree with her on that and do you think she will definitely be the chair should democrats win back the senate? >> just let me say one thing, i had a lon

10% capacity and there are a lot of people that are enjoying their work out of that here on left merritt the vice president regional manager here before 24 hour fitness and then right to the right. >>we've got some amazing staff members they're doing a little training scenario behind me so meredith what i'll just start with you all talk about being back you guys open nearly 7 months that is the field. >>it is great. we're so excited to be reopening clubs in alameda county. we opened 11 clubs today and we're thrilled our team members are thrilled and our members are back and excited to have you know not only the community. >>but also fitness back in their lives. what do people at home need to know right so you've got the sun changes things that you're doing differently that's right so not only are we following all county guidelines. we also have implemented some procedures and protocols that really help us put the health and safety of our members at the 4 friends. so members can use touchless check and if they download or 24 go app that will not only help them check in easily and quickly

a week ago, out now, republicans were having a parade, yay, we didn't get merritt garland is, now wen. the rose garden. now they are facing uncertainty after three republican senators tested positive at their gloat parade. what does that mean? phil mattingly, the operative day is october 19th? what are they thinking? does it clear up by then? does it clear up the calculus or is it a waiting game? >> it's a little of all three. i'll extend, this, chris, a week ago, this nomination was on cruise control. they knew they had the votes and can move in before the election. they knew they could get this done in a matter of weeks. that is the intent. mitch mcconnell saying they are full steam ahead. now things are very, very fluid. two of those senators sit on the senate judiciary committee. they are set to start hearings october 12th. that's nine days from now. the expectation is it is still planned and scheduled. and even though senators have tested positive, they can attend virtually. now the majority leader delayed senate action until october 19th. when can those jurors return? they have

lee merritt sure we take it one step at a time. it's more about leaving with our personalities. we want to make sure their mental health is right where it needs to be. we are checking in with them, making sure they are good people. personally, you what keeps you going? do you have moments where you feel tested by everything going on? ayesha: i'm not going to lie. i would say things are unpredictable right now. there are moments when you want to sigh and then you start laughing, what is actually happening. there are days when you are sad and days where you find the , that togetherness that a lot of us have been able to have. for me, it's leaning into those questions. for me, it's letting the moment happen. the full plate focuses on nurturing your family through food. it is packed with recipes that highlight how family dinners and courage happy and strong family life. what inspired this approach for this cookbook, especially after your first. ayesha: there are so many players of how this book came about in the meaning behind it and what i hope it brings to people. it's inception w

. >> reporter: civil rights attorney lee merritt represents the price family. >> they deserve to knoweed to know it immediately. >> reporter: still his big sister april is skeptical they'll get answer. >> i just want some kind of closure. that's all i want. >> reporter: the family attorney tells us there is surveillance video of the shooting and they are working with the texas rangers to see that very soon. they are also planning to file a lawsuit in this case. tony? >> thank you very much. part of what stands out in this case, in addition to the fact that the officer was charged and so quickly. >> quickly. >> price was childhood friends with will middlebrooks. he's gone online and taken to defend his friend and say, he wasn't a criminal. he wasn't resisting arrest. this is racism pure and simple and we have to look at it. >> i like how he says, no excuses this time. he resisted arrest just to comply with cops. nope, that doesn't work either. this was purely an act of racism. mr. middlebrooks is white. i am sick, i am heart broken and i am furious. >> he's telling other white people t

that millions of americans like michelle and merritt are not just scared of a deadly virus, they arescared of their fellow americans who are sitting in this room right now. they are scared that their government and institutions will be manipulated by people that could not work through the democratic process to take away their health care, and are trying an end run to achieve that. nothing about this today is normal, this is not normal. what is going on in america today in the midst of a deadly pandemic and ongoing election, having a rushed supreme court nomination hearing is not normal, and we cannot normalize it. people are voting right now, the american people should decide, the american people should decide, the american people should decide. i will not be voting to confirm judge barrett's nomination. >> thank you. >> i would like to submit a letter for the record, if i may we should not be rushing this process as i said, my colleagues agree with me that we should be working to protect the health and safety of americans across the country and take any precautions, greater precauti