President Donald Trump will announce his second Supreme Court pick tonight, and left-wing activists and lawmakers were quick to oppose Trump’s pick even before Trump’s formal White House announcement on Tuesday evening.

Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Raymond Kethledge, and Thomas Hardiman were reportedly the four finalists. Pro-abortion activists announced that they will protest Trump’s choice outside the Supreme Court later this evening.

Watch Trump’s announcement live here. Watch the left-wing protests outside the Supreme Court below:

Stay tuned to Breitbart News throughout the evening for live updates. All times eastern.

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12:17 AM: Can’t even make this stuff up:

.@JeffFlake going almost unnoticed across from the Supreme Court tonight — saying that he was “just taking it all in.” Adding that “it’s a great country,” as he looked at the protestors gathered across the street. pic.twitter.com/zzN4GiSuLF — Geneva Sands (@Geneva_Sands) July 10, 2018

12:15 AM:

https://twitter.com/kevinroose/status/1016525450338816000

12:10 AM: Left-wing pundits mad at Yale Law Professor Amar:

What particular form of self-loathing brings liberals to do this? Two Trump SCOTUS picks in a row where a prominent D endorsed in the NYT within minutes. R’s didn’t do this for Merrick Garland. https://t.co/W3y3fYgv5X — Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) July 10, 2018

12:05 AM:

Brett Kavanaugh was the only nominee on Trump’s shortlist who has written that a sitting president should not be indicted. It’s not a coincidence that he was selected. #SCOTUSpick #WhatsAtStake — Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) July 10, 2018

11:57 PM: Kavanaugh to meet with McConnell, Pence on Tuesday:

Newly minted #SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh will meet with @SenateMajLdr McConnell and @VP Pence on Capitol Hill tomorrow at 11:15am. — Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) July 10, 2018

11:30 PM: The Resistance:

HAPPENING NOW: As #SCOTUSPick is announced elected officials and activists of New York City have taken the streets outside Trump Tower in protest calling to #reclaimSCOTUS and hold a vote until after the midterms. #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/8aHEqqygiH — Kyle O'Leary (@tkocreative) July 10, 2018

"They have overplayed their hand and they woken up the dragon… get your grandma on the phone… We cannot have 40 more years of Trump values on this court: this is the fight of our lives for our lives: WE OBJECT!" –@SharonMcGowanDC of @LambdaLegal bringing 🔥 outside #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/vbdHWVd082 — Fight For 15 (@fightfor15) July 10, 2018

"President Trump has told us what he wants to do. He wants to roll back worker's rights, civil rights, women's rights. I want to tell you right now: We will not go backwards."–Senator @CoryBooker speaking at the Supreme Court to say #SaveSCOTUS pic.twitter.com/53viIWuf4I — End Citizens United (@StopBigMoney) July 10, 2018

Statement of MoveOn's @annagalland on Kavanaugh nomination: Extreme Nominee Kavanaugh Threatens Americans’ Rights and Freedoms; With Abortion Rights, LGBTQ Equality, Health Care and More at Stake, MoveOn Members Will Mobilize en Masse #StopKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/yY1pymyBhS — MoveOn (@MoveOn) July 10, 2018

The #NAACP knows Brett Kavanaugh well. We opposed his nomination to DC Circuit. His tenure on bench was exactly as we predicted. He is strong and consistent vote for wealthy and powerful. He must NOT be elevated to the SCOTUS. #SaveSCOTUS #ScotusPick — NAACP (@NAACP) July 10, 2018

We all know what’s at stake with Kavanaugh’s nomination: The freedom for women to make our own choices. Equal rights. Civil rights. All of the values we hold most dear. Stopping this will take all of us, fighting as hard as we can, raising our voices again and again. pic.twitter.com/TfhDaxoNQi — Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) July 10, 2018

11:15 PM: Breitbart’s Amanda House fearlessly reporting on the loony left outside the Supreme Court:

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Literally had to bail on our live show from #SCOTUS. Moving the show back to the safety of the studio. See y’all at 11p @FoxNews https://t.co/ChIOQdBBTU — Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) July 10, 2018

11:10 PM: From Breitbart’s Michelle Moons at the White House:

“It has been very difficult on principle and a matter of policy to go against this man who spent 12 years on the DC circuit. It’s just pure poli- you have to go against him on pure politics certainly not on principles certainly not on policy.” — Kellyanne Conway to reporters in the East Room after President Trump’s event announcing Kavanaugh as his SCOTUS nominee.

11:09 PM: Never Trump losers gonna keep Never Trumping: David French attacks Trump pick, Glenn Beck employee says Trump broke campaign promise:

One point that deserves a bit of reflection: Trump had a list of 21 potential nominees when he was elected. Kavanaugh was not on that list. People keep acting as if he stuck to the list. But if you can add people after the election, the list has no meaning. — Stu Burguiere (@WorldOfStu) July 10, 2018

This is likely being ignored because everyone likes Gorsuch, which I do as well. But, he was on the list before Election Day. This isn’t to say that Kavanaugh will be a bad pick per se, but saying this is a campaign promise broken isn’t completely wrong. — Stu Burguiere (@WorldOfStu) July 10, 2018

11:05 PM:

"Does the phrase judge shopping come to my mind? He's selecting the decisive vote on the court that will rule on whether he has to respond to a subpoena or not." @HardballChris on Trump picking Brett Kavanaugh for SCOTUS. #TRMS pic.twitter.com/Zy3gJd6ren — Hardball (@hardball) July 10, 2018

11:00 PM: Warren all-in against Kavanaugh:

Trump wants to put Brett Kavanaugh on the SCOTUS –but he can’t do it without a Senate majority. It’s time to fight: https://t.co/g0uNy6x2ow — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 10, 2018

10:55 PM: Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA):

Brett Kavanaugh appears to meet all of President Trump’s political promises for how his candidate will rule. Kavanaugh’s record both on the bench and as a Republican operative indicate that he would be among the most conservative justices in Supreme Court history. #SCOTUS — Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 10, 2018

President Trump has been crystal clear about his litmus tests. He said that any #SCOTUS nominee would oppose gun safety laws and Roe v. Wade would be overturned ‘automatically.' #WhatsAtStake — Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh's views are far outside the mainstream when it comes to health care, executive power, privacy and gun safety. We need a nominee who understands that the court must protect the rights of all Americans, not just political interest groups and the powerful. #SCOTUS — Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 10, 2018

10:53: Al Sharpton:

If there is a legal move against President Trump that ends up in front of the SCOTUS, Kavanaugh must recuse himself from any participation! — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 10, 2018

No Dem should meet w/ Kavanaugh! The McConnell rule should apply, it cannot be used for Obama only. — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 10, 2018

10:50 PM: Sens. McCain and Murkowski:

Judge Brett Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials & a strong record of upholding the Constitution. He is widely respected as a fair, independent & mainstream judge. I look forward to the Senate moving forward with a fair & thorough confirmation process. https://t.co/5Y5oWo36RB — John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 10, 2018

My statement on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court justice: pic.twitter.com/SEZmSbZg9C — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) July 10, 2018

10:45 PM:

Judge Brett Kavanaugh watches with his family as President Donald J. Trump signs the document Monday evening, July 9, 2018, in the Treaty Room of the @WhiteHouse, naming Kavanaugh as his nominee to become the next Associate Justice of the #SCOTUS. pic.twitter.com/Wv9gvkVFdt — Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) July 10, 2018

10:40 PM: The Resistance:

.@CoryBooker leading us in front of the Supreme Court tonight! pic.twitter.com/TnrJKlnUZA — Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh's record as a judge and lawyer is clear: hostile to health care for millions, opposed to the CFPB & corporate accountability, thinks Presidents like Trump are above the law – and conservatives are confident that he would overturn Roe v. Wade. I'll be voting no. — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 10, 2018

If Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the Supreme Court it will have a profoundly negative effect on workers' rights, women's rights and voting rights for decades to come. We must do everything we can to stop this nomination. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh is an extreme conservative who would deliver a devastating blow to our values. New York will not stand by as President Trump attempts to use #SCOTUS as the political arm of the presidency to advance his extreme conservative agenda of division. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 10, 2018

The progress of this nation will not be rolled back without a fight. I urge New Yorkers to make their voices heard and call on the Senate not to confirm Brett Kavanaugh. #SCOTUS — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 10, 2018

We can’t trust Judge #BrettKavanaugh to be impartial when he believes Presidents should be exempt from civil lawsuits, criminal investigations and prosecutions while in office. We must resist his appointment with everything we have. — UndocuBlack Network (@UndocuBlack) July 10, 2018

10:37 PM: Pelosi: Kavanaugh pick “clear and disrespectful assault on the fundamental rights of women.”

.@realDonaldTrump is using this nomination as a destructive tool on a generation of progress for workers, women, LGBTQ people, communities of color & families, & to radically reverse the course of American justice & democracy. #WhatsAtStake #StopKavanaugh https://t.co/lUDbzInQZ3 pic.twitter.com/oq6954uChh — Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) July 10, 2018

10: 30 PM: Amnesty advocates oppose:

.@MarielenaNILC: "Kavanaugh’s legal writings and recent dissents speak for themselves: he thinks immigrant communities should be Constitution-free zones, and that reproductive justice should be curtailed." #SCOTUSPick — National Immigration Law Center (@NILC_org) July 10, 2018

10:23 PM:

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is not “flagrantly against” Roe v. Wade, says CNN's @JakeTapper: "I do not see anything in his record that would suggest that" https://t.co/49Y8FHeYgs pic.twitter.com/uEDgFxJNzP — Cuomo Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) July 10, 2018

SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh is a solidly conservative jurist, but his record of public statements and legal decisions on abortion rights is relatively thin. https://t.co/6YIX0JOsah — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 10, 2018

10:21 PM: Gun-control advocates oppose Kavanaugh pick:

President Trump vowed he’d never let the @NRA down, and with the Kavanaugh pick, he chose someone whose judicial record demonstrates a dangerous view of the Second Amendment that elevates gun rights over public safety. The Senate should vote down this nomination.#ScotusPick — Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 10, 2018

10:20 PM: Booker thinks Kavanaugh pick “self-serving.”

Sen. Booker tells @maddow that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is the most "self-serving" selection that President Trump could have made to protect himself from a criminal investigation. pic.twitter.com/snSv5EhCqp — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 10, 2018

"President Trump has told us what he wants to do. He wants to roll back worker's rights, civil rights, women's rights. I want to tell you right now: We will not go backwards."–Senator @CoryBooker speaking at the Supreme Court to say #SaveSCOTUS pic.twitter.com/53viIWuf4I — End Citizens United (@StopBigMoney) July 10, 2018

10:11 PM:

Kavanaugh's nomination is a huge win for corporations and the GOP's donor class — the culmination of decades of corporate efforts to stack the courts in their favor. We must make a ruckus to block his nomination. — Robert Reich (@RBReich) July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh is a right-wing ideologue selected off the ultra-conservative Federalist Society’s judicial wish list. His record on important issues portends a rubber stamp for an agenda that would move us backwards as a country. The Senate must reject this nominee. #SCOTUSPick — Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) July 10, 2018

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh will threaten the lives of millions of Americans for decades to come and will morph our Supreme Court into a political arm of the right-wing Republican Party. — Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) July 10, 2018

10:10 PM: NARAL protests:

Kavanaugh was hand-selected by Leonard Leo, a VP of the Federalist Society & Co-Chairman of the anti-choice extremist group “Students for Life.” Make no mistake—Kavanaugh was picked to gut #RoevWade & achieve the group’s mission to “abolish abortion.” #SCOTUSPick pic.twitter.com/6vCpbBPp9Z — NARAL (@NARAL) July 10, 2018

10:09 PM: Women’s March releases statement condemning “XX.”

10:07 PM: FORMER CLERKS FOR JUDGE KAVANAUGH:

John Bash, Former Clerk from 2006-2007 and Former Clerk to Justice Scalia:

The President has nominated a judge who is as humble as he is brilliant. Judge Kavanaugh exemplifies the values that Americans want in a Justice of the Supreme Court: personal integrity, intellectual rigor, fairness, open-mindedness, and fundamental decency.

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Zina Bash, Former Clerk from 2007-2008 and Former Special Assistant to the President and Clerk to Justice Alito:

Judge Kavanaugh was my first boss out of law school, and—11 years later—he is still the first person I turn to for career advice. His role model was his mother: the original Judge Kavanaugh. And he in turn serves as an enthusiastic role model to so many women who have been fortunate enough to have clerked for him or been his students. I am honored to call Judge Kavanaugh a mentor and a friend.

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Marguerite Colson, Former Clerk from 2015-2016:

Brett Kavanaugh loves being a judge. But even more than being a judge, he loves being a father, friend, and mentor. He takes responsibility for each and every one of his clerks (no matter their ideological stripe), striving for their personal and professional success as if it were his own. No matter how silly my question or small my problem, Judge Kavanaugh always makes time for me. He makes time for all of us.

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Caroline Edsall Littleton, Former Clerk from 2011-2012:

At the end of my clerkship, my parents sent a short note to Judge Kavanaugh, thanking him for having been such a wonderful boss and mentor to me. Their note very easily could have gone without response, but instead Judge Kavanaugh took the time to write a heartfelt note in return, thanking them for how they raised me. To this day (nearly six years later), my parents still cherish that note. This is the kind of person that Judge Kavanaugh is—an extraordinarily thoughtful man, who goes out of his way to be kind.

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Gillian Grossman, Former Clerk from 2014-2015:

My clerkship with Judge Kavanaugh was as much a lesson in graciousness, humility, and compassion as it was in the law. Judge Kavanaugh’s herculean work ethic and extraordinary intellect are matched only by his unimpeachable integrity and his love for his country.

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Eric Hansford, Former Clerk from 2011-2012:

Judge Kavanaugh is not only a wonderful judge, but also a caring boss who takes pride in mentoring his clerks—from the big life decisions to the tiny tips on looking like a lawyer. Early in my clerkship, the Judge called me into his office and said he noticed that my collar was curling up in front. He pulled down his tie, took the collar stays out his own shirt, and handed them to me. The next morning, I came in to find a pile of collar stays on my chair. I still use those collar stays.

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Zac Hudson, Former Clerk from 2009-2010:

Judge Kavanaugh is a brilliant person who has a deep and nuanced understanding of the law. He judges each case fairly and independently based on an assessment of the facts and arguments with which he is presented. Policy and politics do not alter his approach to judging. This country would be fortunate to have Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice.

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Saritha Komatireddy, Former Clerk from 2009-2010:

One day early in my clerkship with Judge Kavanaugh, I stayed in the office late into the evening, working with the Judge on the 100th draft of an opinion (literally), while we both split a Domino’s pizza. I considered it a special privilege to train under a man who had such fundamental respect for the law and a complete commitment to getting it right.

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Travis Lenkner, Former Clerk from 2007-2008 and Managing Partner of Keller Lenkner LLC:

Judge Kavanaugh is a fair, independent judge for whom fidelity to the Constitution is the guiding light. He has been an incredible mentor to me and to all of his law clerks and students. He is a kind, genuine, down-to-earth person and a devoted husband and father. I know without a doubt that he will be a wonderful Supreme Court Justice.

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Roman Martinez, Former Clerk from 2008-2009 and Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP:

Ten years ago, I was honored to serve as law clerk to Judge Kavanaugh at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. I saw firsthand his reverence for the Constitution, his integrity, his fairness, and his overriding commitment to do justice in every case, big or small. Since my clerkship, I have gotten to know Judge Kavanaugh as a mentor and friend. I could not be happier that President Trump has chosen to nominate him to serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. I am confident that Judge Kavanaugh will be a truly great Justice.

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Jennifer Mascott, Former Clerk from 2006-2007 and Assistant Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School:

Judge Kavanaugh has one of the sharpest legal minds in the country. He has been a thought leader on the D.C. Circuit and has served consistently as an independent, fair-minded judge. He is very down-to-earth and kind and I am grateful for his willingness to serve as a mentor to his clerks.

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Sarah Pitlyk, Former Clerk from 2010-2011:

Judge Kavanaugh is an exemplary judge: brilliant, principled, and faithful to the text. He is also a gifted writer who meticulously crafts every opinion. His excellence and dedication have earned him the admiration of colleagues across the political spectrum. It is hard to imagine anyone better suited to serve on the Supreme Court.

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Richard Re, Former Clerk from 2008-2009, Former Clerk to Justice Kennedy, and AssistantProfessor of Law at the UCLA School of Law:

Judge Kavanaugh is a master of the legal craft. His opinions are scholarly, influential, and unyieldingly reasoned. He has already left an important mark on the law, and, if confirmed, he would continue to be a fair-minded voice on the bench.

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Hagan Scotten, Former Clerk from 2010-2011:

Judge Kavanaugh is a great judge who will make a great Justice. I learned a ton from Judge Kavanaugh even before I clerked for him, when I took a class he taught at my law school. He taught with the knowledge and clarity of the best professors. And his dedication to his students was legendary. When he wasn’t teaching, he made just about every minute he had on campus available to meet with his students one on one. He held office hours essentially five days a week—often early in the morning and late into the night—to help each of his students to talk through issues raised in class and give career advice.

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Indraneel Sur, Former Clerk from 2006-2007:

Since his first day at the D.C. Circuit, Judge Kavanaugh has stood ready to invest whatever amount of energy is necessary to get the reasoning and the result right in every case. I was exceptionally privileged to observe him closely during his first year on that court, and remain profoundly impressed by the care he applied at every stage of the appellate process. Of course, he would bring that same tireless dedication to the rule of law to the Supreme Court were he confirmed. I am perpetually grateful for all I have learned from him and delighted to congratulate him and his family on this proud day.

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Rebecca Taibleson, Former Clerk from 2010-2011:

Judge Kavanaugh is a brilliant judge, and he has the disposition to match. He is even-handed, kind, and honest with everyone—colleagues, litigants, and staff alike. I clerked for Justice Scalia after clerking for Judge Kavanaugh. And like Justice Scalia, Judge Kavanaugh will be especially influential on the Supreme Court based on his compelling personality and persuasive approach to the law.

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Justin Walker, Former Clerk from 2010-2011 and Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Louisville:

The last time I ran in a 10K with Judge Kavanaugh, I was 30 and he was 47, and he smoked me! His time was 7:56 per mile. He’s run two Boston marathons—which is two more than I’ve run.

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Katie Wellington, Former Clerk from 2014-2015:

The year I clerked for Judge Kavanaugh, he had hired four female law clerks—a first for any Judge on the D.C. Circuit. Today, he is a mentor to each of us as we pursue careers in public service, private practice, and academia. Judge Kavanaugh’s deep commitment to his profession, his community, his church, and his family serves as an inspiration not only for his clerks, but also for the next generation of lawyers.

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Porter Wilkinson, Former Clerk from 2007-2008:

The Judge’s love of the law is matched by his enthusiasm for women’s lacrosse. His two daughters play, and his cousin Megan Ward—one of the nation’s top goaltenders—led the Carolina Tarheels to two NCAA National Championships. Every spring, the Judge and I scrutinize recruiting reports, post-game analyses, and tournament brackets. On Memorial Day weekend, if we aren’t at the NCAA finals, we’ll be watching on TV and emailing in real time.

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Candice Wong, Former Clerk from 2008-2009:

Judge Kavanaugh taught us, his clerks, to be meticulous; he showed us that by thinking more rigorously and working more ferociously than any of us. But he also showed us the importance of hearing out all sides of an issue, being gracious to all parties, and making time for family and friends (and maybe some marathon training) outside of work. The judge celebrates our every success and milestone as his own. When my son was born, we got a copy of “Good Night Gorilla” with a thoughtful note from the Judge the next day.

10:06 PM:

NBC’s Chuck Todd admits Brett Kavanaugh is a “very confirmable pick.”https://t.co/yxJDDlmGZX pic.twitter.com/TA8HEIm9GT — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 10, 2018

10:05 PM: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL):

My statement on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to fill the Kennedy vacancy on the Supreme Court #ScotusPick: pic.twitter.com/cVUj88tKUK — Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 10, 2018

10:03 PM:

“I’ve known him for more than 37 years.” Cardinals President Michael Bidwill attended high school with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.https://t.co/LotJ1xqSWp — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) July 10, 2018

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was a HS classmate of Cardinals’ owner Michael Bidwill at Georgetown Prep, class of '83. Bidwill organized their classmates for a letter of support that will be sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The letter: pic.twitter.com/3m6gmXAN4J — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 10, 2018

10:01 PM:

.@BernieSanders joins protests in Washington, DC following the announcement of Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court nominee. pic.twitter.com/UHGZX6dyRj — FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) July 10, 2018

9:58 PM: The deranged and loony left out in full force:

Very few times I’ve felt threatened while out in the field. The mood here tonight is very volatile. Law enforcement appears to be closing down 1st Street in front of SCOTUS. — Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) July 10, 2018

9:56 PM:

NBC’s Chuck Todd admits Brett Kavanaugh is a “very confirmable pick.”https://t.co/yxJDDlmGZX pic.twitter.com/TA8HEIm9GT — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 10, 2018

9:55: Liberal Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar, author of The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction, praises Kavanaugh pick in New York Times op-ed:

In 2016, I strongly supported Hillary Clinton for president as well as President Barack Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Merrick Garland. But today, with the exception of the current justices and Judge Garland, it is hard to name anyone with judicial credentials as strong as those of Judge Kavanaugh.

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court justice is President Trump’s finest hour, his classiest move https://t.co/vGhvSwB3mb — NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) July 10, 2018

9:50: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who will be one of the most important votes, issues statement:

My statement on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh https://t.co/R8SNnDGOXL pic.twitter.com/2O8kDjGurU — Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) July 10, 2018

9:45: Dem. Sens. Manchin, Brown not opposing Kavanaugh right out of the gate like so many of their colleagues:

As the Senator from #WV, I have a constitutional obligation to advise & consent on a nominee to fill Supreme Court vacancies & I take that responsibility seriously. MORE: pic.twitter.com/eG8rULoE33 — Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) July 10, 2018

Sherrod Brown:

I’m already very troubled by the Supreme Court’s recent decisions stripping rights from Ohioans, and I have serious concerns about some of Judge Kavanaugh’s rulings against women’s rights and consumer rights. — Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 10, 2018

I plan to review Judge Kavanaugh’s record thoroughly and ask him tough questions face-to-face before I make my decision. I will not support any Justice who would take rights away from Ohioans. -SB — Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 10, 2018

9:42 PM: White House expecting Kavanaugh to be confirmed by Oct. 1:

Kavanaugh expected to be confirmed by Oct. 1: Marc Short, White House Director of Legislative Affairs and Assistant to President Trump via BBG — zerohedge (@zerohedge) July 10, 2018

9:40 PM:

Wonder who made these "Stop Kavanaugh" signs pic.twitter.com/vAxCvR0yzy — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) July 10, 2018

9:38 PM: Dem Senators painting Kavanaugh as “extreme,” already vowing to oppose:

Whether or not the Supreme Court enforces the spirit of the words "Equal Justice Under Law," is determined by the individuals who sit on that Court. Brett Kavanaugh represents a fundamental threat to that promise of equality. I will oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court. — Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) July 10, 2018

Trump’s Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Kavanaugh, represents a direct and fundamental threat to the rights and health care of hundreds of millions of Americans. I will oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court. #SCOTUSpick — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 10, 2018

.@POTUS pulled Judge Kavanaugh’s name from a pre-approved list concocted by radical special interests that are committed to undermining a woman’s right to choose, health care protections, safeguards for workers & seniors, LGBTQ rights, & so many other critical public protections. — Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh is a true Second Amendment radical. He believes assault weapon bans are unconstitutional, a position way out of the judicial mainstream, far to the right of even late Justice Scalia. — Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) July 10, 2018

President Trump just announced Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to the Supreme Court. One thing’s already clear from his record: He can’t be trusted to safeguard rights for women, workers or to end the flow of corporate money to campaigns. — Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) July 10, 2018

I stand by my pledge to vote no on President Trump’s nominee, because the American people deserve the opportunity to make their voices heard in November about this lifetime appointment. — Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) July 10, 2018

Tell your senators to hold the line. Tell them to refuse to hold a hearing. Tell them not to confirm anyone until after the midterm elections – when we can recommend a bipartisan nominee. Call, and don’t stop calling. There’s too much at stake not to raise your voice right now. — Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) July 10, 2018

:35 PM: Mike Lee, George W. Bush:

Judge Kavanaugh is a well-respected jurist who deservedly received bipartisan support when confirmed to the D.C. Circuit in 2006. I know him to be a smart and fair judge, one of the most admired appellate judges in the country. #SCOTUS #SCOTUSpick — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 10, 2018

JUST IN: Former Pres. George W. Bush "President Trump has made an outstanding decision in nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the; Supreme Court…He will make a superb Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States." https://t.co/jbAYw4gqGr pic.twitter.com/pb8pErHNoP — ABC News (@ABC) July 10, 2018

9:30 PM: The left will be going over Kavanaugh’s Minnesota Law Review article.

A noteworthy takeaway in bold from Brett Kavanaugh in a 2009 Minnesota Law Review article titled "Separation of Powers During the Forty-Fourth Presidency and Beyond" https://t.co/2edGBdkE8u pic.twitter.com/sZTDh6oM1E — Zach Haberman (@ZHaberman) July 9, 2018

More on Kavanaugh and independent counsels, this time from a review of a Bob Woodward book. https://t.co/H53z4Yscgi pic.twitter.com/wwR5K0gB4p — Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) July 9, 2018

9:25 PM: Schumer already vowing to oppose Kavanaugh “with everything I have.”

I will oppose Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination with everything I have, and I hope a bipartisan majority will do the same. The stakes are simply too high for anything less.

Read my full statement on #WhatsAtStake: https://t.co/BYtcB3LWWB #StopKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/5f2Bomxltb — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 10, 2018

Just two days ago, McConnell was privately expressing concern about the Senate's ability to confirm Kavanaugh. He was right to be concerned. Trump picked him anyway. We can defeat this nomination. Time to fight. pic.twitter.com/z3c7yXzjgw — Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) July 10, 2018

— Jim Dean from Democracy for America claims Kavanaugh pick will “directly lead to the deaths of countless women.”

9:21 PM: Kavanaugh says he will always strive to “preserve the Constitution of the United States and the American rule of law.”

Brett Kavanaugh, Pres. Trump's Supreme Court pick: "My judicial philosophy is straightforward. A judge must be independent, and must interpret the law, not make the law." https://t.co/5RVZrIaUdm pic.twitter.com/1Vkh7GlK3E — ABC News (@ABC) July 10, 2018

9:20 PM: Reactions from the right:

–Leonard Leo, outside adviser to President Trump on Supreme Court confirmations: “Brett Kavanaugh is among the most distinguished and respected judges in the country, with nearly 300 opinions that clearly demonstrate fairness and a commitment to interpreting the Constitution as it’s written, and enforcing the limits on government power contained in the Constitution.”

–Gayle Trotter, attorney and spokesperson for Judicial Crisis Network: “When the Senate confirms Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court the American people will have another great justice, as he has already shown to be an independent, fair-minded judge who will honor the Constitution and the rule of law. Once again, President Trump has shown how seriously he takes his responsibility to put the best judges on America’s courts.”

–Ken Blackwell, former senior domestic policy adviser to the Trump/Pence Transition: “President Trump has made another superb selection for the Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is an exceptionally qualified, fair and independent judge whose record demonstrates he will honor the Constitution and fairly apply the law. As such he/she is in the mold of Neil Gorsuch, and we look forward to his/her serving on the court for many years as another great justice.”

–Jenny Beth Martin, chairman of Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund: “Tea Party Patriots Action and our network of supporters and grassroots activists across the country thank President Donald Trump for nominating Brett Kavanaugh to be our next Supreme Court Justice. President Trump has once again fulfilled his promise to nominate a fair and independent Supreme Court Justice who will honor the Constitution and the rule of law. Judge Kavanaugh has a stellar record of as an originalist, and has proven to be a strong defender of the Second Amendment and freedom of speech and religion. Our network of grassroots activists will work very hard to ensure the Senate quickly moves to confirm Judge Kavanaugh.”

VIDEO: Hatch statement on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court. #utpol #scotus pic.twitter.com/H0Xq9mlUCC — Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) July 10, 2018

–Penny Nance, president and CEO, Concerned Women for America: “Judge Brett Kavanaugh is abundantly qualified to sit on the bench of the United States Supreme Court. He is among the best and brightest jurists on the appellate courts with a reputation of being fair and impartial in his decisions. Judge Kavanaugh is known as a judge who respects the Constitution as written, refusing to legislate from the bench. This is what we need at this time on the U.S. Supreme Court. Concerned Women for America is ready to stand up for Judge Kavanaugh and against the political attacks of the left which have little to do with the candidate’s record. This is not just about us; this is about our children and their children. This is about the future of this nation for generations to come, and we plan on giving everything we have in order to leave them a Supreme Court that will protect their liberties and uphold our Constitution.”

–Susan B Anthony List in for Kavanaugh: “President Trump has made another outstanding choice in nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, keeping his promise to nominate only originalist judges to the Court. Judge Kavanaugh is an experienced, principled jurist with a strong record of protecting life and constitutional rights, as evidenced by his opinions in Garza v. Hargan and Priests for Life v. HHS.

“SBA List is mobilizing the pro-life grassroots nationwide and in key Senate battleground states to urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Vulnerable senators up for re-election this year have a choice: stand with the President and their constituents and confirm a Supreme Court justice who will respect and uphold the Constitution, or cave to pressure from the extreme abortion lobby. If every self-avowed pro-life senator votes the right way, Judge Kavanaugh will be confirmed easily.”

–FreedomWorks President Adam Brandom: “Judge Kavanaugh is a fantastic choice to succeed former Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Kavanaugh has proven to be a staunch conservative who has relied on originalism and textualism while serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. We are confident he would strengthen the conservative wing of the Court and preserve the Constitution, as the framers intended.”

Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins: “For a second time, President Trump has followed through on his promise to select a nominee from the list he presented during the campaign. President Trump promised a constitutionalist – someone who will call balls and strikes according to the Constitution. We trust the president that Judge Kavanaugh will fit this mold as a justice. Judge Kavanaugh has a long and praiseworthy history of judging as an originalist, and we look forward to having a justice with his philosophical approach on the Court.

“From the day Justice Kennedy retired, the Left has sought to make this vacancy all about abortion – even though many other significant issues are at stake including religious freedom and free speech. Under the Obama administration, we saw a growing assault on religious freedom and the courts became a battleground for secularists seeking to remove faith from the public square. Judge Kavanaugh resisted this trend in at least two instances — an HHS contraceptive mandate case and in an opinion supporting inauguration prayers.

“We are committed to working with President Trump and senators to help move the grassroots to gain the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh.”

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9:10 PM: Kavanaugh thanks President Trump and says he has witnessed Trump’s appreciation for the vital role of the American judiciary. He says no president has spoken to more people than Trump to seek input about picking a SCOTUS nominee. Kavanaugh says Justice Kennedy devoted his career to “securing liberty” and says he is deeply honored to be nominated to fill his seat. Kavanaugh mentions that his mother taught at two predominantly African-American high schools and was a trailblazer by going to law school and becoming a prosecutor.

SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh praises his mother's law career: "One of the few women prosecutors of that time, she overcame barriers and became a trial judge. The president introduced me tonight as Judge Kavanaugh. But to me, that title will always belong to my mom." pic.twitter.com/HBCxL5o0HG — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) July 10, 2018

President Donald Trump enters @WhiteHouse East Room to standing ovation for SCOTUS nomination announcement @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/527z1klJIg — Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) July 10, 2018

Cheers for late President Ronald Reagan’s former Attornet General Ed Meese who is in the audience pic.twitter.com/TmXHlmoIav — Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) July 10, 2018

9:07 PM: Trump formally announces Kavanaugh as his SCOTUS pick. Trump praises Kavanaugh, says he has “impeccable credentials” and a proven commitment to “equal justice under the law.” Trump says he is considered a “judge’s judge” in legal circles, calls him a “brilliant jurist” with a “clear writing style” and one of the best legal minds. He points out that Kavanaugh excelled as a clerk for Justice Anthony Kennedy.

President Donald Trump announces Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee for next Supreme Court Justice #SCOTUS announcement met with prolonged applause and standing ovation pic.twitter.com/KUdFgSMO60 — Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) July 10, 2018

9:02 PM: Breitbart’s Michelle Moons at the White House:

March of the Senators into @WhiteHouse East Room for SCOTUS announcement pic.twitter.com/uPUWJbfOIY — Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) July 10, 2018

Pre-SCOTUS announcement crowd gathered in the @WhiteHouse East Room waiting pic.twitter.com/p2aytYfCXC — Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) July 10, 2018

— President thanks Justice Kennedy for lifetime of service. His remarks met with applause from the packed White House East Room crowd.

9:01 PM: Interesting:

FWIW, Kavanaugh well liked by those who have served with him. Was at a recent event hosted by a liberal who clerked at SC with Kavanaugh. Still friends years later. You may see some lib individual lib legal scholars, former clerks break ranks and support him. — Matthew Cooper (@mattizcoop) July 9, 2018

9:00 PM: CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin says nobody will be able to say that Kavanaugh is “incompetent.”

8:55 PM: Trump will reportedly nominate Brett Kavanaugh:

BREAKING: President Trump is nominating federal appeals court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as next US Supreme Court justice – @PeteWilliamsNBChttps://t.co/kdrUxk2XiK — NBC News (@NBCNews) July 10, 2018

Kavanaugh’s parents in audience. — Mollie (@MZHemingway) July 10, 2018

8:39: Trump Tower protests:

NAN doing a big presser outside of Trump Tower now. Talking about Trump ushering in himself as an “American Fascist” with his Supreme Court Nominee. #Trump #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/i3P6t2nyF3 — Shay Horse (@HuntedHorse) July 10, 2018

8:27 PM:

Getting a very strong lean toward Brett Kavanaugh as @realDonaldTrump nominee for SCOTUS — John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) July 10, 2018

8:15 PM:

"The agenda is not just to get rid of Roe. It's to go after Griswold itself to go after contraceptives." @ChrisMurphyCT on Trump's SCOTUS pick. #Hardball — Hardball (@hardball) July 9, 2018

8:05 PM:

Kethledge is at home in Michigan, CNN has been told by Marshall at his home. — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 10, 2018

7:50 PM:

Hearing from Republicans close to White House and process that Kethledge got a call saying he is not the choice for SCOTUS. — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) July 9, 2018

7:45 PM:

US Supreme Court nominee watch: Amy Coney Barrett spotted at home tonight in Indiana, @PeteWilliamsNBC reports on @NBCNightlyNews. — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) July 9, 2018

7:42 PM:

57-36: Senate vote on Brett Kavanaugh for US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit, 5/26/ 2006 95-0: Senate vote on Thomas Hardiman for 3rd Circuit, 3/15/2007 55-43: Senate vote on Amy Coney Barrett for 7th Circuit, 10/31/2017 VOICE VOTE: Raymond Kethledge for 6th Circuit, 6/24/2008 pic.twitter.com/jnMAWuROWu — Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) July 9, 2018

7:40 PM: Left-wing activists and lawmakers already in full opposition even before Trump unveils nominee:

The fight to save Roe v Wade and our health care is on! Join Elizabeth Warren, Ilyse Hogue, Cory Booker and more TONIGHT at 9:30ET at the Supreme Court! — jess mcintosh (@jess_mc) July 9, 2018

WH says 5 Democrats were invited to @realDonaldTrump SCOTUS reveal: Feinstein, Manchin, Donnelly, Heitkamp and Jones. All sent regrets — John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) July 9, 2018

All of the nominees on @realDonaldTrump’s short list would overturn #RoevWade and key healthcare protections.

That’s why the extreme right put them on the list in the first place. #WhatsAtAStake pic.twitter.com/BYRPF3BXI8 — Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) July 9, 2018

The Supreme Court nominee @realDonaldTrump will announce tonight will have an impact on a woman’s right to choose for generations to come. He said overturning #RoeVsWade “will happen automatically” during his presidency. We can’t let that happen. #WhatsAtStake — Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) July 9, 2018

Justice Kennedy was the deciding vote TWICE in support of access to safe, legal abortions. President Trump’s nominee could reverse decades of settled law. Ideologically stacking the court is an affront to our democracy. #WhatsAtStake — Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 9, 2018

Trump was clear during the campaign about his list of potential SCOTUS nominees: ALL want to take away a woman’s constitutional right to make her own health care decisions. We cannot go back to the days before Roe v. Wade. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 9, 2018

I will oppose the nomination the President will make tonight because it represents a corrupt bargain with the far Right, big corporations, and Washington special interests. — Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) July 9, 2018

Every single judge on @realDonaldTrump’s short list for the Supreme Court has been pre-approved by right-wing extremists. They've shown their willingness to side with the wealthy & powerful over the rights of women, workers, voters, & minorities. But we're ready to fight back. pic.twitter.com/CBhSw91Y8K — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 9, 2018

A woman's right to choose, LGBTQ+ rights, and health care for millions – this is #WhatsAtStake with the SCOTUS vacancy. Regardless of who President Trump's nominee is, we must unequivocally oppose anyone who will trample our rights and roll back the clock on progress. #SCOTUSpick — Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) July 9, 2018

No matter which ultra-conservative Justice President Trump picks tonight, know that they’ve been vetted by the same right wing think tanks that gave us Neil Gorsuch and that they have been chosen to dismantle some of our most crucial legal protections. #WhatsAtStake — Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) July 9, 2018

Workers rights,

women’s rights,

LGBTQ rights,

civil rights,

immigrant rights,

voting rights,

access to health care. American values. That’s #WhatsAtStake — Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) July 9, 2018

It's no exaggeration to say that protections for pre-existing conditions form the very heart of the Affordable Care Act – and now it's possible we'll have another extreme Supreme Court Justice willing to drive a stake right through it. #SaveSCOTUS #WhatsAtStake pic.twitter.com/lo4VpG5yiH — Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) July 9, 2018

You all know as well as I do that in particular, a Trump #scotus nominee could gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and take away constitutional protections for women’s reproductive rights under Roe v. Wade. We have to make our voices heard for #WhatsAtStake — Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) July 9, 2018

Tonight, President Trump will name his nominee for the new Supreme Court justice. This is just some of #WhatsAtStake: Reproductive rights

Health care

The environment

LGBTQ equality

Civil rights — Sen. Maggie Hassan (@SenatorHassan) July 9, 2018

This #SupremeCourt discussion is critical for a whole host of issues, including women's right to choose, access to #healthcare, and whether suddenly a pre-existing condition is no longer covered and you have to pay more for health insurance. #WhatsAtStake — Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) July 9, 2018

Let's be clear #WhatsAtStake with the #SCOTUSnominee pick: A woman's right to choose. 70% of the country supports #RoevWade. Yet, @realDonaldTrump's mission is to overturn it. The stakes couldn't be higher. Now, we must fight like hell to protect a woman's fundamental right. — Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) July 9, 2018