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Dick Durbin: “It appears she's never conducted a direct examination in a…”

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Durbin Speaks Out Against Least Qualified Judicial Nominee Of Trump's Second Term

Published | Video Starts at 01:50

As the ABA detail quote, Ms. Lane never tried a case as lead counsel, whether civil or criminal. Moreover, as the ABA noted, It appears she's never conducted a direct examination in a courtroom, picked a jury, or offered an opening statement or closing argument. Putting this lady on the bench for a lifetime appointment to the federal court would be like selecting an umpire for tonight's Major League Baseball team. (01:50–02:01)

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Asserts that Kathleen Lane lacks basic courtroom experience.

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