//Trump’s court pick made it clear how challenging it will be for Democrats to vilify her as a frightening figure

Trump’s court pick made it clear how challenging it will be for Democrats to vilify her as a frightening figure

By nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump took the first step Saturday toward solidifying a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court, a shift that could usher in sweeping changes to health care, as well as abortion, voting and gun rights. But the moment also served as an overture to female voters as Trump tries to address a historic gender gap in the polls.