​ 🏛️ ​Official Supreme Court nomination thread - Amy Coney Barrett (5 Viewers)

[The_Man]

I turned my life into a living hell to be dissected on national TV and all I got was this free polygraph test

 

[otello]

I didn't know Ford came up with this process.

Talking about the manner in which she came to recall what happened, assuming that the process Mitchell stated is the best way to get a recollection.

 

[sho nuff]

This all comes down to Kavanaugh, IMO.

Do you think so?

He won't answer or recall anything difficult...he will deny most of it...Damone above said it best.  This whole thing was for 3-4 R's.  And likely based more on if Ford could sway them.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

who was there,

Get the facts right. Ford has named 3 other people specifically.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Graham arguing procedure.

 

[squistion]

This all comes down to Kavanaugh, IMO.

If so, his nomination is in serious trouble. Ford came across as  extremely credible.

 

[Clayton Gray]

Remember when Graham was a moderate. Man, the summer of 2018.

 

[cosjobs]

Coke getting huge advertising for free today.

But also now boycotted by the 35%

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

This all comes down to Kavanaugh, IMO.

Yep. 

 

[Mike Damone]

Wait her friend Leland  was married to Bob Beckel ??? I always assumed Leland was a guy.

 

[Clayton Gray]

Talking about the manner in which she came to recall what happened, assuming that the process Mitchell stated is the best way to get a recollection.

Ford said she didn't know what the best process was. Is she supposed to be discounted because she didn't follow an unknown-to-her process?

 

[RUSF18]

How much can it possibly cost to administer a polygraph? Why are...some people...making it seem like this whole thing rests on this test somehow being paid for?

 

[Captain Cranks]

Lindsey Graham:  I feel ambushed.  

LOL.  What a joke.  

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I might have wanted to hear more of what transpired in the room that fateful day. What, if anything was he wearing, or stripped down to?  Does she recall him saying anything, any blandishments or encouragements to give it up?  Did he call her anything untoward as she fled?  Did the little judge make an appearance and if so was it angry.  what was Judge wearing and did he disrobe fully or partially while waiting his turn?

Regardless I found her convincing and sympathetic.  I believe her, generally.  I would be hard pressed to convict on her testimony, but I would have no qualms denying this appointment based upon her testimony.  

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Graham going Snake River Canyon here.

 

[Amused to Death]

Talking about the manner in which she came to recall what happened, assuming that the process Mitchell stated is the best way to get a recollection.

I don't believe she "came to recall", I believe it never left her memory.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Remember when Graham was a moderate. Man, the summer of 2018.

He’s crazy but he’s not wrong that the whole dang thing was a political charade.  

 

[otello]

Do you think so?

He won't answer or recall anything difficult...he will deny most of it...Damone above said it best.  This whole thing was for 3-4 R's.  And likely based more on if Ford could sway them.

You are right.  He will deny it all.  We will see how he performs under pressure from the Dems.

 

[JIslander]

Graham is a loathsome, well scrubbed little slug.

Bless his heart

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Need term limits for Senators real bad.

 

[JuniorNB]

Remember when Graham was a moderate. Man, the summer of 2018.

Yup. Like I said above, I think McCain was his moral compass. His father figure. And knew McCain would be disappointed if he became a typical Republican hack. Without McCain around, it didn't take him long at all to simply fall in line with the rest of them. 

 

[Don't Noonan]

Don't confuse him with the facts.

She did sit on it.  They both can be true.

You guys just can't help from being inconsiderate and condescending. 

 

[RUSF18]

"This investigation should have taken place in August!"

...

"What would an investigation even tell us?"

Graham, like 30 seconds apart

 

[otello]

I don't believe she "came to recall", I believe it never left her memory.

She remembered what she remembered.  The point is whether she could have recalled more by having a conversation with this professional.

 

[mcintyre1]

God I hate these C-SPAN call in segments. 

 

[squistion]

"Well, that was interesting"

Brian Williams reaction on MSNBC to Graham's interview.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

She did sit on it.  They both can be true.

That’s a fair point, but it’s also filibustering to raise it now instead of dealing with the facts.

 

[Mike Damone]

Need term limits for Senators real bad.

This lifetime appointment is for the birds but I’m probably in the minority

 

[otello]

Ford said she didn't know what the best process was. Is she supposed to be discounted because she didn't follow an unknown-to-her process?

No.  The point they are making is that if she was interested in finding a more complete truth, she could have done this interview, fbi notwithstanding.  I’m not saying I agree, but this is the spin I would make on this issue.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Remember when Graham was a moderate. Man, the summer of 2018.

Trapper just pointed out - that Graham is worried about being primaried in 2020 - hence his lapdog approach with Trump now.

 

[Clayton Gray]

Indeed, he is.

 

[parasaurolophus]

How much can it possibly cost to administer a polygraph? Why are...some people...making it seem like this whole thing rests on this test somehow being paid for?

The polygraph was just a lead in to getting to her attorneys were not being paid by her. I imagine the next step will be the pr campaign to illustrate how well connected these attorneys are to democrats. 

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

You guys just can't help from being inconsiderate and condescending. 

Btw Graham also does this. He says Ford’s a nice lady with serious trauma but she’s not credible. If she’s lying - Graham’s implication - then he’s saying she’s a terrible person seeking to destroy someone’s life. So which is it?

 

[The Commish]

He's turned into a typical GOP hack now. He was one of their best until McCain died.  It's like the good kid who becomes a criminal after their father dies at a young age. I guess McCain was his moral compass. 

no....he's always been this.  you guys just don't listen   

 

[fantasycurse42]

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that her husband isn't a landscaper or a retail clerk 

Seems sexist, why isn't she the breadwinner? 

 

[Clayton Gray]

I really like Jeffrey Toobin. I hope he's not secretly a wacko.

 

[Stuart Ullman]

you won't answer, but it's worth a shot.

why not?

I'll answer for him

(R)

I answered a few pages back. Short version: the timing and convenience of the entire thing is jaw dropping.

The reason it's hard to argue this is because people are conflating Kavanaugh's guilt with such event happening. Along with the extensive background checks the government does for him to even be in this position is staggering.

We're talking 36 year old allegations that somehow slipped through the cracks. I'm not willing to bury a man's career and life accomplishments over something that can NEVER be proven.

We're hearing about something a 53 year old man was accused of doing at 17. Could it have happened? Maybe. But in the absence of any hard evidence, I'm going to take the word of a man who has shown to be a great citizen and judge for the past 36 years.

If you were in his shoes, I'd give you the benefit of the doubt, too.

 

[JuniorNB]

no....he's always been this.  you guys just don't listen   

He used to be willing to speak out when he didn't agree with Trump.  He has a tiny resemblance of a spine and used to act like he genuinely cared about the country. That's all gone now.

 

[JuniorNB]

I really like Jeffrey Toobin. I hope he's not secretly a wacko.

Me too.  Always like hearing his take.  As well as Phil Mudd's.

 

[squistion]

After hearing Ford, If Kavanaugh doesn't hit it out of the park with his testimony, it's over.

 

[Sammy3469]

I answered a few pages back. Short version: the timing and convenience of the entire thing is jaw dropping.

The reason it's hard to argue this is because people are conflating Kavanaugh's guilt with such event happening. Along with the extensive background checks the government does for him to even be in this position is staggering.

We're talking 36 year old allegations that somehow slipped through the cracks. I'm not willing to bury a man's career and life accomplishments over something that can NEVER be proven.

We're hearing about something a 53 year old man was accused of doing as a teenager. Could it have happened? Maybe. But in the absence of any hard evidence, I'm going to take the word of a man who has shown to be a great citizen and judge for the past 36 years.

If you were in his shoes, I'd give you the benefit of the doubt, too.

His career isn’t being buried, just his promotion and the self respect of Republicans (if they had any after swallowing hook, line, and sinker what Trump is selling).

 

[Insomniac]

After what we've heard so far, how do they NOT demand Judge come before committee and testify?

The Senate conservatives would have to be more interested in the truth than they are in ramming a reliably ultra-right/alt-right vote onto the Supreme Court.  

 

[Epic Problem]

I answered a few pages back. Short version: the timing and convenience of the entire thing is jaw dropping.

The reason it's hard to argue this is because people are conflating Kavanaugh's guilt with such event happening. Along with the extensive background checks the government does for him to even be in this position is staggering.

We're talking 36 year old allegations that somehow slipped through the cracks. I'm not willing to bury a man's career and life accomplishments over something that can NEVER be proven.

We're hearing about something a 53 year old man was accused of doing as a teenager. Could it have happened? Maybe. But in the absence of any hard evidence, I'm going to take the word of a man who has shown to be a great citizen and judge for the past 36 years.

If you were in his shoes, I'd give you the benefit of the doubt, too.

If only he'd been a great citizen and not a blind follower of the political party he chooses to aligns himself with. 

 

[The Commish]

Short version: the timing and convenience of the entire thing is jaw dropping.

What timing are you referring to?  The timing of discussing it with her shrink in marriage counseling 6 years ago or bringing it to her state representative before Kavanaugh was even nominated?

 

[Henry Ford]

That line of questioning at the end was horrible.

Been busy.  What happened?

 

[timschochet]

I think Democrats could still screw this up, in terms of public opinion, if they go after Kavanaugh too aggressively and turn him into a victim.

 

[Stuart Ullman]

What timing are you referring to?  The timing of discussing it with her shrink in marriage counseling 6 years ago or bringing it to her state representative before Kavanaugh was even nominated?

What was the proximity to the nomination? I would say last 6 months or so would be a red flag.

 

[The Commish]

He used to be willing to speak out when he didn't agree with Trump.  He has a tiny resemblance of a spine and used to act like he genuinely cared about the country. That's all gone now.

He's always been all bark, no bite.  Does it really mean anything to  and take zero action?  Is it a big deal to remove the and still take no action?  This guy is who he is and that's never changed.

 

[Henry Ford]

Hope it was worth it, Republicans. Blue wave.

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Norm Eisen Retweeted David Fahrenthold

I am on an airplane, & people r using satellite TV and other means all around me to watch. Flight attendants keep stopping to look over our shoulders at what's happening, shake heads in disgust, go back to work--then return. Historic opportunity for US 2begin fixing what's broken

There's one every few months.  We don't take it.

 

[jonessed]

I didn't know Ford came up with this process.

I believe it was negotiated between her attorneys and the committee.