The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court drew, predictably, sharply contrasting responses from New York Republicans and Democrats. 

Barrett was picked by President Donald Trump to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, setting off what Republicans plan to be a speedy confirmation process in the U.S. Senate. 

"Judge Barrett is a committed Constitutionalist who will follow the law to ensure justice is done, not legislate from the bench," said Republican former Rep. Claudia Tenney, who is running for the seat she lost in 2018 to Democrat Anthoy Brindisi in the 22nd House district. "It is fitting that such an accomplished and inspiring woman, who is also a compassionate mother of 7, would reach the nation’s highest court. The Senate should provide a fair and timely hearing and consider Judge Barrett based on her qualifications and temperament without unseemly partisan and personal attacks.”

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, running for a fourth term to her North Country district, also praised the nomination of Barrett. 

"President @realDonaldTrump made a superb decision to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court," Stefanik wrote on Twitter. "She is deeply respected as an extraordinary legal mind dedicated to the Constitution. She will make history as the first working mother to serve on the Court."

Democrats, meanwhile, blasted the nomination amid an already heated presidential campaign.

“President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court represents the further degradation of our democracy and the continued politicization of our judiciary," said U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. "Even if this process had been legitimate, Barrett’s anti-choice views, opposition to the Affordable Care Act, and hostility to immigrant rights and civil rights make her completely unfit to serve on the Supreme Court. I vehemently oppose Barrett’s nomination and will vote against her confirmation.”