ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What is on the Ballot

With the confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the consensus among many Americans is that the conservative jurist's appointment portends doom for the Affordable Care Act.

Nominated by President Donald Trump following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - with just weeks to go before the general election - Judge Barrett has openly stated opposition to Obamacare. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Nov. 10 from a Republican-led coalition seeking to strike down the health care law.

Barrett's appointment shifts the makeup of the justices that for the highest court in the land to an overwhelmingly conservative majority.

With no replacement for the health care law - commonly known as Obamacare - it's estimated that more than 22 million Americans will lose coverage. That number includes a large swath of African Americans and those with preexisting conditions.

"Without a replacement in place for Obamacare, the loss of this act will make things more difficult for those who need healthcare the most,

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