Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation was contentious, but legitimate

On Monday, the United States Senate voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to serve on the United States Supreme Court.
The vote was close, with 52 in favor and 48 opposed, including Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a close re-election bid next week.
But as contentious as the nomination was, it’s far from the gloomy outcome some portrayed it as.
“Today Republicans denied the will of the American people by confirming a Supreme Court justice through an illegi