Kavanaugh Confirmation

[volinbham]

It is a bit ironic that this position is the closest thing to ensuring the Constitution and Constitutional rights are protected and he may get derailed due to forfeiture of "presumption of innocence" and due process.

I realize this isn't a trial but the underlying principles girding presumption of innocence and due process are still applicable.

 

[volinbham]

His reputation is at stake - of course you hire a lawyer.

Implying this tells us something about his guilt is absurd.

 

[TheDeeble]

Speculation like this is as stupid as suggesting he's hiring an attorney because he's going to sue her for defamation.

 

[volinbham]

Why did she hire an attorney - she's not seeking an restitution or seeking to press charges?

 

[TennTom]

I think both should be represented by legal counsel at this point. Nothing odd about either one.

 

[Vol_Doc]

Bad move on the Dems' part. Of the options presented, Kavanaugh is actually the most moderate. Most of fear mongering about his potential decisions about things, like Roe vs Wade, are unfounded. If they manage to axe his confirmation, the remaining options will be much more right leaning.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I repeat. Stupid...

 

[zeppelin128]

Kavanaugh has lawyered up

As he should. He has every right to protect himself.

 

[volinbham]

Will be interesting to see how Dems fundraise on this if the nomination is derailed.

 

[zeppelin128]

Will be interesting to see how Dems fundraise on this if the nomination is derailed.

If they were smart they wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pool, regardless how it plays out.

 

[volinbham]

If they were smart they wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pool, regardless how it plays out.

If they were smart. LOL!

 

[BigOrangeD]

Bad move on the Dems' part. Of the options presented, Kavanaugh is actually the most moderate. Most of fear mongering about his potential decisions about things, like Roe vs Wade, are unfounded. If they manage to axe his confirmation, the remaining options will be much more right leaning.

Pryor.

 

[evillawyer]

Bad move on the Dems' part. Of the options presented, Kavanaugh is actually the most moderate. Most of fear mongering about his potential decisions about things, like Roe vs Wade, are unfounded. If they manage to axe his confirmation, the remaining options will be much more right leaning.

Let’s have the gop put up garland and we’ll call it a day.

 

[Boston Vol]

Let’s have the gop put up garland and we’ll call it a day.

Dems would oppose his nomination now that Trump is president.

 

[Sandman 423]

Let’s have the gop put up garland and we’ll call it a day.

Actually he would make a good Justice. Maybe a replacement for Ginsburg.

 

[volfanjustin]

Will be interesting to see how Dems fundraise on this if the nomination is derailed.

If it gets derailed which at this point I think is all but certain, this will re energize the base and the Rs will no doubt keep the Senate. People like Bredesen need this to end quickly.

 

[Matt2496]

Compare this random accusation with numerous corroborating witnesses in the Roy Moore case. They new the time and place when they were abused, however, K's accuser can't provide any of that. Some even told their parents about it when it happened.

Seems to me like this is nothing more than a political smear. No wonder Mike Pence refuses to eat alone with women. One accusation and his career is ruined.

 

[lawgator1]

It is a bit ironic that this position is the closest thing to ensuring the Constitution and Constitutional rights are protected and he may get derailed due to forfeiture of "presumption of innocence" and due process.

I realize this isn't a trial but the underlying principles girding presumption of innocence and due process are still applicable.

Agree on the latter, not really the former.

 

[Vol_Doc]

Let’s have the gop put up garland and we’ll call it a day.

You know that isn't happening.

 

[evillawyer]

You know that isn't happening.

Centrist judge. Olive branch to dems. But nah, you’re right, Machiavellian Mitch will look for another far right nominee if Kavanaugh bows out.

 

[volfanjustin]

Centrist judge. Olive branch to dems. But nah, you’re right, Machiavellian Mitch will look for another far right nominee if Kavanaugh bows out.

Olive branch to the dems? What have the dems done to deserve an olive branch?

 

[Vol_Doc]

Centrist judge. Olive branch to dems. But nah, you’re right, Machiavellian Mitch will look for another far right nominee if Kavanaugh bows out.

Doesn't matter whether he'd be a good choice. They aren't going to put him up as their nominee after blocking Obama's nomination of him. That would be admitting it was a purely political move.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Kavanaugh Accuser Signed Letter Fighting Trump Border Enforcement

The woman accusing President Trump’s United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a “rape attempt” when the two were in high school previously signed a letter fighting Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)—an open borders advocacy organization—letter was written and sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Attorney General Jeff Sessions in June.

Christine Blasey Ford, a psychology professor, signed the ACLU letter as “Christine Blasey Ph.D. Psychologist,” signing off on statements that accused Trump of using southern border enforcement to “traumatize children” and claimed the Zero Tolerance policy was “violating fundamental human rights.”

The ACLU letter, signed by Blasey, demanded the Trump administration stop the border enforcement policy, claiming the enforcement measure was an “intentional infliction of pain on children,” calling it “inhumane.”

Read the full letter here:


Kavanaugh Accuser Signed Letter Fighting Trump Border Enforcement

 

[volfanjustin]

Kavanaugh Accuser Signed Letter Fighting Trump Border Enforcement

The woman accusing President Trump’s United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a “rape attempt” when the two were in high school previously signed a letter fighting Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)—an open borders advocacy organization—letter was written and sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Attorney General Jeff Sessions in June.

Christine Blasey Ford, a psychology professor, signed the ACLU letter as “Christine Blasey Ph.D. Psychologist,” signing off on statements that accused Trump of using southern border enforcement to “traumatize children” and claimed the Zero Tolerance policy was “violating fundamental human rights.”

The ACLU letter, signed by Blasey, demanded the Trump administration stop the border enforcement policy, claiming the enforcement measure was an “intentional infliction of pain on children,” calling it “inhumane.”

Read the full letter here:


Kavanaugh Accuser Signed Letter Fighting Trump Border Enforcement

I think its becoming more clear of what's going on here

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Donned ‘Brain’ Pussy Hat for Anti-Trump March

Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who claims she was physically attacked at a high school party by Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh three decades ago, has taken part in events opposing President Donald Trump, including a science march in California last year where she donned a version of the “pussy hats” worn at the January 2017 Women’s March.

Blasey Ford is cited in a San Jose Mercury News article as wearing the hat at the march, which the newspaper said was held because people were “angered by the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to research.”

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“It’s a science party!” said biostatistician Christine Blasey, of Palo Alto, who will wear an elaborately knitted cap of the human brain — yarn turned into a supersized cerebral cortex — inspired by the “pussy hats” donned during the Women’s Marches. “Getting introverted people to the march — that’s huge,” [Blasey] laughed.​

A photo of those hats is featured in the article and is accompanied by the caption, “Pleasanton knitter Eilene Cross made ‘brain caps’ for the upcoming March for Science, to be worn by friend Christine Blasey of Palo Alto.”
The article continued:

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This is a movement of the sensible-shoe’d majority, people who carefully pack snacks, wear sunscreen and reduce their environmental footprint at the marches by buying carbon offsets from nonprofits like The Nature Conservancy.

They’re deeply worried that political leaders are ignoring scientific evidence, aren’t committed to fighting climate change and are calling for significant cuts to national science programs.​

Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford Donned Pussy Hat for Protest