Statement from Senator Chuck Schumer on the new reports of Alito's views on Roe:

One thing is clear – because Judge Alito so firmly and specifically stated his personal and legal opinion about a very controversial issue, he has an obligation to answer tough questions from the Committee about whether his views have changed and whether he would advance a particular ideological position that is contrary to decades of legal precedent.  Past nominees have said they could not discuss these issues for fear of creating a perception of bias.  Here, unfortunately, the memo itself creates the perception of bias and it will be crucial for this nominee to address the issue head on.

The filibuster train is on the tracks.....