The chances of Grassley agreeing are zero.

The panel on CNN thought that these were all very reasonable.

This has gone too far for Grassley and the republicans to blow her off. They can't walk away now.

But I think they are going to come to an agreement and she will testify.

...he's said he's willing to return to the Committee.

The stumbling block will be the FBI investigation.

We want to believe that the other side is playing by the rules.

They aren't. The would be rapist could walk into their hearing Monday, grope every female in the room in full view of the cameras, and 50+pence would still vote him in.

They dont care about decency. They dont care about rules. And they have reached a point where even PR and elections have diminishing returns for them. They are at the use it or lose it point for all the power they have seized so far.

When it comes down to the GOP, there ARE NO RULES!

alternatives are limited.

I mean, they can't. At this point, they are all in. If they lose hold and trump ends up being the first president to end up in jail.. the rest are tied in, and how much easier to lock up a former senator than a former president.


They hold, consolidate, increase power now.. or they lose everything. What would you do, sans- conscience?

However the senators must question her if they refuse 😂

Good for her to try to take control of the situation.

Territory now. This is not Anita Hill time. This charge by Doctor Ford is not about pubic hairs on a coke bottle.

Grassley and the old Republicans who thought they could bluster and bully their way through have run into the Me Too buzz saw.

If they vote for him now, shove him on the Court both are permanently tainted.

'questioning' KAV, implied something about his sick behavior. KAV laughed, turned around and looked at his family One of the daughters laughed with him.. But not the other one.

I just found that moment somehow revealing.

Can you find or identify the clip? Which broadcaster were you watching? Which date/time?

Or which daughter?

Just skipped through Durbin and Whitehouse. Don;t think it was them.

Must admit, I once again enjoyed Whitehouse's brilliant, well-researched, sadly witty take down of Kav..

OK.. tomorrow I will try again,,

maybe remind me somehow,
It' is not something I am looking forward to...

When Kamala Harris, and then another complain about the thousands of docs they just got and want to postpone,, and then Blumenthal moves to adjourn. That is when protesters in the back go into high gear.

Kavafuck starts laughing, turns around and looks at his family and all there females-- wife and 2 daughters laugh with him.

It all happens in the first 2 minutes or so.....

It is sickening...

Yes, even those two "sweet" little girls. They are going to grow up to be just like him. It makes me sick the way he uses them as a prop to make him seem more human to women. The whole family is a disgrace.

"Blinded by the Right" by David Brock [2002]
I believe Brock even mentions Brett Kavanaugh by name in his book.

Please? I will also search online but may or may not find what you know. Thank you!

Kavanaugh is becoming radioactive.

Media is marveling at Trump's self control not tweeting or raging about Kavanaugh, but imho, that's because Trump doesn't care one way or the other about him. He's got a list with more rw judges on it. Kavanaugh's highly disposable if he becomes too damaged. Trump is wary of Kavanaugh being an "establishment" guy from the Bush circle, too.

Kavanaugh's McGahn's boy and if Kavanaugh goes down, McGahn gets all the blame and probably a quicker exit from the WH.

Trump will NEVER give in on anything. He will see this as a personal attack and a major loss on him.

If Princess doesn't like him, maybe that might move daddy a little.

or did you hear her speak or read one of her tweets? Like with Planned Parenthood, immigration and other issues, she's got this "good cop" act going.

"Ivanka Trump Reportedly Telling Her Father To ‘Cut Bait’ And Withdraw Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination"

https://www.inquisitr.com/5078895/ivanka-trump-telling-father-to-cut-bait-and-withdraw-brett-kavanaughs-nomination/

I was just wondering if she'd taken an actual stand -- statement, Twitter, whatever.

THIS. x 1,000,000.

if they'd just nominate someone else. Pull a Harriet Miers--oops!

If TRMP were smart and a keen negotiator who was interested in some big tent brownie points, he'd put forth Merrick Garland and legitimately wipe his hands of the whole fracas.

Yeah, I know that won't happen.

He could do some very interesting things and actually upset the status quo

he will have to tell the truth, which by itself will sink the nomination.

That whole female attorney suggestion was insulting and a transparent attempt to save face. Glad they shot that down.

“Don’t recall that happening.” Although pleading the 5th would shock everyone.

Have to admit I thought Kav had a lock on this just because GOPers have the votes, but wouldn’t bet on him now.

I don't think she'll get that. It doesn't make sense.

I thoroughly expect that, at 10 A.M. tomorrow, Grassley will announce “We gave Mrs. Ford the chance to be heard but, as we haven’t received her prepared testimony as required, she has apparently chosen not to take it. The vote on confirmation will take place Monday morning.”

That would be a disaster for the GOP. They wouldn’t survive the backlash. The American people are with Dr. Ford.

Yes... the general principle (even though this isn't a criminal trial) is that he has a right to face his accuser, exceptions are often made in the case of sexual assault accusations.

The "no time limit" ask might get by, but they would likely require her to stick to her story - not opinion on larger societal issues or whatever.

The "no female attorney" is nonsense. Not only is it offensive, but it hurts her because it makes it look like they aren't interested in getting to the truth... they want the visual of a bunch of old white guys grilling an appealing female victim. Don't get me wrong... I'd love to see that too... but it has no bearing on whether or not the trial is fair.

The investigation request is, of course, reasonable... but their denial isn't hard for them to defend. She won't get that.

I don't "get" the claim that he needs to testify first. Maybe her hope was to ask him difficult questions (Kamala Harris please)... then say what she has to say and then refuse to answer questions (maybe even leave)... but defendants don't ever testify first. What would they be testifying to if there isn't first an accusation under oath?

Kavanaugh wants the Supreme Court he has to get by the Senate. Senators are supposed to advise, and consent, not some lad lawyer they pick to do their jobs for them.

That’s quite a bit more like a trial than a job interview... and the Senate uses staff attorneys for questioning all the time.

“No female attorneys... only questions from old white guys” isn’t likely to be something they have any desire to grant. And since what they actually want is for her to refuse to testify, she doesn’t have a whole lot of leverage.

You can't ask someone to defend himself and then have the accuser make the accusation after he defended himself.

That's just ridiculous.

Imagine a court system where the defendant takes the stand and defends himself and then the prosecutor tells the jury what he's accused of. Sounds like Kaftka.

I think DR. FORD is using her expertise in setting up an unwinnable situation for BK and the old white racist Senate Republicans.

Behavioral probabilities she has modeled.

A situation she knows self involved powerful men will try to win. She has public opinion on her side and is making sure that the price that is paid, after BK will be installed will be severe in the fall elections.

I think she knows that in order to get rid of Brett K., Democrats will need to get the majorities to impeach him.

and am sure they are getting expert advice from more experienced Attorneys.

Grassley is way out of his league this time. He thought he could steam roll it through. He can not refuse this offer.

My bet is she is 100% involved with strategizing with her lawyers.

They do nothing without her consent.

And now the former DOJ Investigator joining the team there will be much more legal advice.

The Professor is ready to lay down some heavy duty shit on Kavanaugh.

if some other women come forward.

People who do this don't do it once. Every time this kind of stuff comes out ten other people come forward and say me too.

has braved the maelstrom the right wing has created in our deeply flawed country.

I don't see how this can play out in a way that stops them from pushing Kavanaugh through, regardless if she testified or not, or how it is set up.

The only thing that could really derail it is if some other shoe(s) drop.

I could see them maybe agreeing to 1-3.

1) Dr. Ford took and passed a polygraph. Judge Kavanaugh refuses to take a polygraph.

2) Dr. Ford named a specific witness. The Republicans refuse to force that witness to testify under oath.

3) The Republicans knew in advance this charge was coming. Why else would they have a pre-made list of 65 women vouching for High Schooler Kavanaugh's character?

4) Dr. Ford has requested an FBI investigation into her own allegations. The Republicans refuse an FBI investigation. Who looks guilty here?

5) Dr. Ford, her lawyers, and the Democrats want a delay in the proceedings until this issue is sorted out. Republicans refuse any delays. Why? Do they know more dirt is out there on Kavanaugh and they want to lock this up before it sees the light of day?

and the way they treat women. This is like 2018 vs 1925. Where was this Democratic fight for Merrick Garland?

Once Trump's poor judgment is shown to have consequences, we have them on the run, and all in the 7 weeks until Election Day. May the Blue Wave grow, may we deliver the TKO to get these stooges off the stage forever!

McConnell refused to even allow interviews, much less a hearing.

It was obvious that if public hearings were held, Garland's demeanor and record would clearly show his qualifications to serve and temperament to be a balanced voice on the court. His record was as a moderate and consensus builder.

At 66 yo (now) would mean his time on the court would be 20-25 years, not the 35-40 for a Kavanaugh.

It's clear to everyone that Obama nominated a slam dunk candidate and McConnell used a slam shut tactic.

Link to tweet

They will never issue a subpoena nor will they open an investigation.

Get ready for the trumpaneze crowing.

1 - Senators (and not a neutral attorney) questioned Hill and Thomas.
2 - Anita Hill gave an extensive opening statement (you can read it here: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/anitahillsenatejudiciarystatement.htm )
3 - Thomas and Hill appeared separately.
4 - The FBI did investigate Hill's claims.
5 - Several witnesses were issued subpoenas in the Hill case (chairman Joe Biden says they didn't want to testify, see: https://www.salon.com/2017/12/14/i-owe-her-an-apology-joe-biden-regrets-how-he-handled-anita-hill/ ).

Kava-naughty wants to go second.

No one would agree to that.

You go defend yourself and then after you're done I'll tell you what I'm accusing you of?

Whoever advised her to request that one shouldn't be listened to any more.