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Balked at a speedy process. in a statement today manchin is saying ill evaluate judge jacksons record, legal qualifications and judicial philosophy to serve on the highest court in the land. again, not telegraphing there, but these are some of the key players were watching as this process begins to unfold. >> a li, thank you. kristen, as ali points out, democrats point to and are pointing to the fact, as we heard from president biden in his remarks just in the last 60 minutes, shes been confirme...

The supreme court. bringing those experiences as they think about affirmative action cases. some of the most pressing issues of our time. thats a really -- those are really important insights to have. and i want to add also, i think, really important to add to the professors point is that she was known to be a consensus builder when she was on the sentencing commission. when she was vice chair on the sentencing commission. she was known as somebody who was -- so i think shell play a really impor...

Shrouded in secrecy. were learning that president biden met with three candidates on valentines day, february 14th, for individual interviews at the white house that went under the radar of everyone at the time but he offered the position on thursday evening to judge jackson and she was at the white house on friday. >> for too long our government, our courts havent looked like america. >> reporter: president biden making history nominating the first black woman to serve on the supreme court. jud...

Saying, quote, this is a glass ceiling that took far too long to shatter, and i commend president biden for taking a sledge hammer to it. i congratulate judge jackson and offer my full support during the confirmation process and beyond. you also went on to celebrate ms. michelle childs who you recommended for the high court as she was a finalist. what does it mean to you knowing that president biden kept his word to you and the people of south carolina when he nominated a black woman to the secu...

Is of course going to tout this historic nomination next tuesday at his state of the union address. so him stepping up now is something that he should get in the rhythm of doing for the duration of the confirmation process. >> i dont think it is lost how critical of a week it was for the country and for the biden presidency. this was the premises of his pitch to voters, crisis at home, crisis abroad. what are you hearing from the white house about how they are balancing both what is happening in...

Wilmington, delaware. we expect him to stay there throughout the weekend. the white house has said that he is in a position to receive secure calls from his home. we do know that saturday morning he is going to meet with his national security t team. asna for whether he will make additional calls to nato allies or the ukranian president, we do not know yet. but the white house has said that the president plans to stay in close contact with these leaders in the coming days. >> lauren, while i hav...

As a nominee. her first meeting will be with senate majority leader chuck schumer on wednesday. shell be guided through the confirmation process by a so-called sherpa, alabama judge doug jones. judge jones told cnn today they are aiming for bipartisan support. >> were not going to take any vote for granted one way or another. were going to try to meet with as many senators as possible. our objective is to get as many votes as possible. in a different time and different place, i think this lady w...

A bit of irony there with senator mitch mcconnell talking about dark money. but if democrats stick together and can remain unified, which is the goal and intention of senator schumer, then they can get this nominee over the finish line. fred? >> all right. we know the confirmation process is going to be one to watch. but just listening to that call, i mean, you cant help but smile because you hear the genuine surprise on the other end. all right. eva mckend, thank you so much. beal right back. t...

Through this confirmation process smoothly, can definitely see pay dividends at the polls. >> on the flip side, weve only got 45 seconds, stewart. but for republicans, there will be some, want to go after the nominee whoever she is, is back to the advantage of the democrats. >> yeah, actually i think it is. but gyms are all about turnouts. typically, one third of voters show up. i think this can be a mobilization to remind democrats what is at stake. they have a shot at holding on to the house. ...

Can only hope that my life and career, my love of this country and the constitution and my commitment to upholding the rule of law and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded will inspire future generations. >> we are looking at what is next. the new reaction coming into our newsroom, including new reporting on the timeline now for the confirmation process. weve also got the latest as you look at, at whats happening overseas. the fighting, humanitarian crisis in ukraine ge...