She has given an opening statement that has riveted the room.... As I type this she is being questioned by the women lawyer the Republican men on the committee brought in.... Dr. Blasey delivered her opening statement, at times through tears, at times resolute — but … [Read more...] about Christine Blasey Ford appears before the US Senate Judiciary Committee to tell her story…
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Would ANY Reputable Company Would Hire Someone Like Brett Kavanaugh?
Emily Peck @ Huffington Post.... Despite what it looks like to some of his supporters, Brett Kavanaugh is not currently on trial. The federal judge is actually in the middle of the most intense job interview of his life, for one of the best gigs in the country: lifetime … [Read more...] about Would ANY Reputable Company Would Hire Someone Like Brett Kavanaugh?
Republicans go back to Abortion?
Politico says Republicans are so scared about losing that they have regressed back to using anti-abortion pushes to rile up their base... Ah, Americans on the whole support a women right of choice .... But yes....In some states the anti-abortion push by lawmakers has been … [Read more...] about Republicans go back to Abortion?
Ford’s lawyers submit 4 affidavits backing up assault story…
This seems to be going badly for Kavanaugh no matter how much Mconnell and Grassley try to drag it over the finishline.... The guy should just drop out.... Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers said Wednesday they have given the Senate sworn affidavits from four people who say … [Read more...] about Ford’s lawyers submit 4 affidavits backing up assault story…
Bill Cosby gets 3-10 for sexual misconduct….
What was the man thinking? Actor and convicted sex offender Bill Cosby has been sentenced by a Pennsylvania judge to three to 10 years in state prison. The details: Cosby was denied bail and ordered to be jailed immediately, per the AP. In addition to the prison sentence, the … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby gets 3-10 for sexual misconduct….
McConnell threatens a vote no matter what on Kavanaugh…
Don't bet on the 'no matter what'..... There won't be a vote if the Republicans don't have the vote to confirm.... The GOP is staking Kavanaugh’s prospects to his hearing later this week, when he and Christine Blasey Ford will testify publicly about her allegations that … [Read more...] about McConnell threatens a vote no matter what on Kavanaugh…
Nate Silver thinks Brett Kavanaugh should drop out….
He explains that Trump and Republicans could get the same ideological bent form several other choices for the Supreme Court with less hurt.... President Trump and Congressional Republicans are not afraid to take unpopular actions in pursuit of their ideological goals. Last … [Read more...] about Nate Silver thinks Brett Kavanaugh should drop out….
Trump has little support for replacing Rosenstein….
After the drama the Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein went thru over the last week or so? Things seem to be calming down.... A NY Times story that reported some comments by Rosenstein made has taught him to keep his real thoughts private....(Tillerson and Kelly learned the … [Read more...] about Trump has little support for replacing Rosenstein….