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BRETT KAVANAUGH WILL BE CONFIRMED
By
Rebecca Ballhaus,
Michael C. Bender,
Kristina Peterson and
Natalie Andrews
Updated Oct. 4, 2018 12:35 a.m. ET
WASHINGTON—The White House has found no corroboration of the allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after examining interview reports from the FBI’s latest probe into the judge’s background, according to people familiar with the matter. It was unclear whether the White House, which for weeks has raised doubts about the allegations, had completed its review of the FBI interview reports. Officials were expected to be sending the FBI report to the Senate Judiciary Committee late Wednesday. Still, the White House’s conclusions from the report are not definitive at this point in the confirmation process. Senators who will decide Mr. Kavanaugh’s fate are set to review the findings on Thursday, and some of them may draw different conclusions. The result could leave senators in much the same position as last week—faced with two witnesses providing mutually exclusive accounts and forced to decide between them. The investigation, which concluded two days before its Friday deadline, has faced mounting criticism in recent days from Democrats who have said the probe wasn’t appropriately comprehensive. Investigators spoke to one of the three women who made accusations of sexual misconduct against Judge Kavanaugh. A White House spokesman declined to comment. President Trump late Wednesday tweeted praise for his Supreme Court nominee. “Wow, such enthusiasm and energy for Judge Brett Kavanaugh,” he wrote, calling the judge “a fine man and great intellect.” Republicans have said the extended background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation was a concession to Democrats and wavering Republicans, who demanded it and said its completion without a major revelation should allow Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to proceed to a Senate vote. Democratic senators on the Judiciary Committee, where Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination hearings were heard, have claimed that the White House imposed too many restrictions on who the FBI could interview—they didn’t talk to Christine Blasey Ford, Judge Kavanaugh’s accuser, for instance—to make their inquiry’s findings credible. In an emotional hearing last Thursday, senators heard from Judge Kavanaugh and from Dr. Ford, the California psychology professor who accuses him of assaulting her when they were teenagers. Judge Kavanaugh denies the allegation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) took a step Wednesday night to set up a Friday procedural vote on Judge Kavanaugh. He said the Senate would later Wednesday receive the FBI supplemental background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh, giving senators enough time to review the bureau’s findings before voting later this week. Senators were expected to study the report at a secure location on Thursday. Three uncommitted Republicans—Jeff Flake of Arizona, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska—have said the FBI report would factor significantly into their decision. Republicans have a narrow 51-49 edge in the Senate, so two defections would doom the nomination. In the event of a 50-50 tie, Vice President Mike Pence would cast a deciding vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s behalf. The FBI probe was launched last Friday as the Judiciary Committee prepared to vote on sending Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Senate floor. Mr. Flake voted yes, but asked for the FBI to be given up to a week for a supplemental background check into allegations by Dr. Ford and another accuser, Deborah Ramirez, who says Judge Kavanaugh exposed himself to her in college. Judge Kavanaugh also denies Ms. Ramirez’s allegations, saying he has never sexually assaulted anyone and characterizing the assertions as a political smear. FBI agents have interviewed three people Dr. Ford said were at the social gathering where the alleged assault took place. The bureau also questioned two friends Judge Kavanaugh named in his 1982 calendar, Tim Gaudette and Chris Garrett, known as “Squi,” according to their lawyers. Democrats have already signaled they consider the FBI investigation insufficient. The decision not to interview Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford, among others, “raises serious concerns that this is not a credible investigation,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee. An attorney for Dr. Ford late Wednesday criticized the probe. “An FBI supplemental background investigation that did not include an interview of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford—nor the witnesses who corroborate her testimony—cannot be called an investigation,” the attorney said. “We are profoundly disappointed that after the tremendous sacrifice she made in coming forward, those directing the FBI investigation were not interested in seeking the truth.” Democrats also said they were concerned about Judge Kavanaugh for reasons beyond the sexual-assault allegation, including his partisan attacks at last Thursday’s hearing. GOP leaders say the renewed investigation wasn’t necessary, given that Judge Kavanaugh had already been subjected to several FBI background checks. Whether Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed or rejected, the fight over his nomination has added fuel to the country’s sharp political divide. It has damaged relationships in the Senate, prompted predictions of nasty confirmation fights in the future, and spurred warnings about the potential politicization of the Supreme Court. “This cannot be the new normal, because it will destroy the ability of people to come forward and be judges,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) said Wednesday at an event sponsored by the Atlantic magazine. “What goes around comes around.” —Peter Nicholas contributed to this article. | |
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hahaha! Good!! American dumbfucks truly deserve this rotten piece of unhinged shit LMFAO Trump turns from 'whining' grief to pathetic midterm sissy moaning and squealing.
weakest pussy crybaby ever to hold office LMFAO | |
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It was a bullshit investigation anyway, so this is not surprising. Kavanaugh is without a doubt a liar. And most likely a sex offender. Rest in Peace Bettie Boo. See u soon. | |
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please provide a link to the heading of your post titled: BRETT KAVANAUGH WILL BE CONFIRMED 🤔????? 🕭June 30 2019 ↔ national bell toll day
lets organize to ring tower bells 7,000 times all across america in recognition of the number of lies told by the POTUS donald drumpf-trump | |
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If Kavanaugh is confirmed, that will be a curse to the repub party, because there will be a major, blue wave, so many repubs better be prepared to lose their seats. FEARLESS | |
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JoeyC said: It was a bullshit investigation anyway, so this is not surprising. Kavanaugh is without a doubt a liar. And most likely a sex offender. And will always be seen as one. That confirmation will only send a message from the repub senators on that committee who vote Kavanaugh in, that if you have an Ivy League background or wealthy, then it is okay to commit sexual assaults against women, whether in the past or present, because they will give you a pass. [Edited 10/4/18 6:25am] FEARLESS | |
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There is already a thread about Kavanaugh. "'Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.'' - Thomas Jefferson | |
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Unfortunately, it looks like he will. But if he is, he'll be impeached next Spring. P&R's paladin | |
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Yep, just like Trump. | |
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2elijah said: JoeyC said: It was a bullshit investigation anyway, so this is not surprising. Kavanaugh is without a doubt a liar. And most likely a sex offender. And will always be seen as one. That confirmation will only send a message from the repub senators on that committee who vote Kavanaugh in, that if you have an Ivy League background or wealthy, then it is okay to commit sexual assaults against women, whether in the past or present, because they will give you a pass. [Edited 10/4/18 6:25am] Do the words "innocent until proven guilty" mean anything to you? Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.
Bertrand Russell | |
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FOOLS multiply when WISE Men & Women are silent. | |
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I sure hope so. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost".
-Thomas Jefferson | |
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The FBI didn't or COULDN'T? The WH controlled what they did... it's all smke and mirrors - the result is we have another rapey dude on the SCOTUS now. "'Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.'' - Thomas Jefferson | |
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No evidence. No witnesses. Dr. Fraud can’t even remember basic details about her story.
None of y’all are worried about some criminal case! Y’all just want to ruin a man and his family’s lives because he’s a Conservative Good thing President Trump has a damn backbone and didn’t bend over to these idiots Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed. Cry some more. [Edited 10/4/18 11:49am] ”The people that will end up defining ‘Hate Speech Laws’ are the very people you don’t want to define the Hate Speech Laws” — Jordan B Peterson | |
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It is a political smear campaign as 2Elijah has pointed out. Millions has been spent on advertising and if you think the people that put all that money into Hillary aren't behind the smear campaign you are a fool. They lost millions on her failed campaign it is a double down and guess is she is going to run again. What are you outraged about today? CNN has not told you yet? | |
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All these women who wrongly accused men should be locked up!! ”The people that will end up defining ‘Hate Speech Laws’ are the very people you don’t want to define the Hate Speech Laws” — Jordan B Peterson | |
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SuperFurryAnimal said: It is a political smear campaign as 2Elijah has pointed out. Millions has been spent on advertising and if you think the people that put all that money into Hillary aren't behind the smear campaign you are a fool. They lost millions on her failed campaign it is a double down and guess is she is going to run again. I hope she runs again. Then Trump 100% chance will be re-elected. Even if she don’t, who do they have that will appeal to rational Americans who aren’t degenerates?? NO ONE. Lmao ”The people that will end up defining ‘Hate Speech Laws’ are the very people you don’t want to define the Hate Speech Laws” — Jordan B Peterson | |
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Yep, the one thing that Democrats need to go against Trump is our OWN PUSSY GRABBER ! Maybe we should run Harvey Weinstein against Trump- that's pretty much a draw | |
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It is still a long shot because people are so apathetic but there needs to be revenge for this madness. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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After the blue wave, this drunken lying rapist will be impeached. I can't wait. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost".
-Thomas Jefferson | |
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Or find someone that likes to fuck his own daughter? Or someone that mocks the disabled? Or find someone that mocks gold star families? Surely we can find a democratic pig to run against the biggest pig in american history. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost".
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>be wahmen >get sexually harassed by a man at a party >do nothing about it until he becomes someone important 30 years later >instead of going to the police, go to politicians for help “Not political at all” ”The people that will end up defining ‘Hate Speech Laws’ are the very people you don’t want to define the Hate Speech Laws” — Jordan B Peterson | |
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13cjk13 said:
After the blue wave, this drunken lying rapist will be impeached. I can't wait. Can’t wait! This confirmation will set the blue wave rolling, and many sexually—supportive, ![]() [Edited 10/4/18 14:15pm] FEARLESS | |
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SuperFurryAnimal said: It is a political smear campaign as 2Elijah has pointed out. Millions has been spent on advertising and if you think the people that put all that money into Hillary aren't behind the smear campaign you are a fool. They lost millions on her failed campaign it is a double down and guess is she is going to run again. LIAR. I never said that. The repubs in that committee are the ones smearing the Dems. The repubs on that committee don’t want to believe Ms. Ford. They support a man who has been accused by 3 women for sexual harassment acts. Many repubs will lose their seats if they vote to confirm Kavanaugh. Be prepared for the Blue wave. FEARLESS | |
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— [Edited 10/4/18 14:32pm] FEARLESS | |
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Looks like we just need to stick to 1 thread, and not follow this troll around. That's all this 1 poster with several ID's is doing, trolling. | |
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PennyPurple said:
Looks like we just need to stick to 1 thread, and not follow this troll around. That's all this 1 poster with several ID's is doing, trolling. Agree. FEARLESS | |
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Polk man arrested for threatening to kill members of Congress if Kavanaugh not confirmedGod bless the deplorables. "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost".
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One poster with several IDs? Please prove that. Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.
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NorthC said: One poster with several IDs? Please prove that.
They can’t. They’re just unable to accept the fact that 3 or 4 people (or how many it is) in this forum aren’t totally far-left and aren’t afraid to speak up. [Edited 10/4/18 14:43pm] ”The people that will end up defining ‘Hate Speech Laws’ are the very people you don’t want to define the Hate Speech Laws” — Jordan B Peterson | |
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