When a nominee is this polarizing, might be time for a new nominee.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wow-gasped-p ... 13426.html
Leo Lyons wrote: ↑Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:21 pmWe do know that for sure. He mischaracterized his drinking and hard-partying ways, painting himself almost as a "goody two-shoes." Numerous people who knew him at the time have publicly disagreed.billy.pilgrim wrote: ↑Mon Oct 01, 2018 4:31 pmNope. Bret lied last week,
We don't know that for sure. An investigation is shortcoming. If he lied, then it goes from there
I don't think what a person did in high school is necessarily applicable for a job consideration at age 50-something. He might have started with something like (condensed version) "I was a hard-partying teenager in high school, and certainly if I had it to do over again I would conduct myself differently. I don't recall ever meeting Dr. Ford, nor do I recall an incident similar to what she described. However, if I did anything that harmed anyone, I sincerely regret it."
But a flat denial of what his life was during that time, coupled with a level of rage and disrespect he wouldn't tolerate in his own court pretty much indicates he's still the same guy he was in high school.
This will do.
Interesting, thanks. There are some serious questions floating around about how thorough the FBI is being.Leo Lyons wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:51 amFord's friend clarifies statement about alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh
The petition to Sen. Jeff Flake reads:
"Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly lied to the Senate Judiciary Committee. You have said that lying would be disqualifying. Publicly confirm your no vote on his confirmation to the Supreme Court."
Vrede too wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:59 amThis will do.![]()
Kudos, though I'm not sure what it takes to sway the GOP.
Kavanaugh: 31 Lies and Counting
The Unbearable Dishonesty of Brett KavanaughInteresting, thanks. There are some serious questions floating around about how thorough the FBI is being.Leo Lyons wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:51 amFord's friend clarifies statement about alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh
Text messages suggest Kavanaugh wanted to refute accuser's claim before it became public
A former classmate of the Supreme Court nominee has reached out to the FBI but hasn't received a response.
Leaving aside matters of opinion, if some of the hard evidence about Kavanaugh that's appeared in the media is not in the FBI report, GOP Senators may feel they have the political cover to vote to confirm.
The petition to Sen. Jeff Flake reads:
"Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly lied to the Senate Judiciary Committee. You have said that lying would be disqualifying. Publicly confirm your no vote on his confirmation to the Supreme Court."
Planned Parenthood still thinks that Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) is a question mark. It's asking us to ask our friends in these states to make the calls.Vrede too wrote: ↑Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:37 pmAccording to SPLC these are the swing votes:
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Phone: (202) 224-2523
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Phone: (202) 224-4521
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
Phone: (202) 224-3954
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Phone: (202) 224-6665
There had been a couple of wavering Dems besides Manchin, but I guess they're now anti-Kavanaugh. So, it comes down to getting Manchin and 2 Repubs to vote 'No', or losing Manchin and getting all 3 Repubs to vote 'No'. It remains a long shot, but a month ago there didn't seem to be any doubt.
So, it comes down to Collins and Manchin. Either they both vote 'No', possibly tomorrow, or he's confirmed.Vrede too wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 4:09 pmPlanned Parenthood still thinks that Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) - No.Vrede too wrote: ↑Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:37 pmAccording to SPLC these are the swing votes:
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Phone: (202) 224-2523
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) - Yes.![]()
Phone: (202) 224-4521
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
Phone: (202) 224-3954
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) - No.![]()
Phone: (202) 224-6665
There had been a couple of wavering Dems besides Manchin, but I guess they're now anti-Kavanaugh. So, it comes down to getting Manchin and 2 Repubs to vote 'No', or losing Manchin and getting all 3 Repubs to vote 'No'. It remains a long shot, but a month ago there didn't seem to be any doubt.- is a question mark. It's asking us to ask our friends in these states to make the calls.
Collins and Manchin both voted 'YEA'. Final vote is tomorrow.Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States )
Nomination Description: Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Vote Counts:
YEAs 51
NAYs 49
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/ ... vote=00222
billy.pilgrim wrote: ↑Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:21 pmthat was on July 9. no eruptions noted by the fake news
Ditto!