Sen. Maize Hirono Rocks Kavanaugh By Telling Him That Sexual Assault Investigation Is Coming

[babylonsister]

https://www.politicususa.com/2018/09/23/maize-hirono-kavanaugh.html

Posted on Sun, Sep 23rd, 2018 by Jason Easley
Sen. Maize Hirono Rocks Kavanaugh By Telling Him That Sexual Assault Investigation Is Coming
Sen. Maize Hirono (D-HI) made it clear that an investigation of the accusation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh is coming even if he is confirmed to the Supreme Court.

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Transcript via CNN’s State Of The Union:

TAPPER: So, we only have a little bit of time, but I just want to ask you.

Sheldon Whitehouse told me, the senator from Rhode Island, told me this week that, if Democrats win back the Senate or the House, when you guys get gavels back, as he put it, there will be an investigation against Kavanaugh, even if he is a Supreme — sitting Supreme Court justice.

Does that set the stage for an attempted — a potential impeachment of Kavanaugh?

HIRONO: Frankly, I have such concerns about this person getting to the Supreme Court.

But, on the other hand, we know that — I know that Maryland has eliminated the statute of limitations for kidnapping and for sexual assault of a minor. And I think that is still out there.

And so there may be an investigation along those lines. So, I think that this is a situation that is not going to go away. The court- packing is going on big time, with people from the Federalist Society anointed, The Heritage Foundation.

And they have spent decades and millions of dollars to lay the groundwork for people like Judge Kavanaugh and everybody else to get on the court with their very outcome-driven agenda that will not support women’s right to choose, that, basically, for Judge Kavanaugh in particular, very expansive views of protecting a sitting president from either criminal or civil proceedings.

And I think this president in particular is aware of that, because you know what? His mission is self-preservation every second, minute, hour of the day.

Brett Kavanaugh’s Problems Are Just Beginning

The point that Democrats are making is very clear. If Republicans jam Kavanaugh’s confirmation through the Senate, they will be setting themselves and Kavanaugh up for the kind of investigation and scrutiny that will be ten times what they are going out of their way to avoid.

The investigation is coming, whether it comes from the state of Maryland or the House and Senate.

If Kavanaugh committed this crime, he will not get away with.

An innocent person who wants to clear their name doesn’t block an investigation.

Republicans would be wise to either pressure Trump to withdraw the nomination, or reject Kavanaugh in a confirmation vote, because confirming him is going to work out worse for them in the long-term than the short-term cost of cutting him loose.

[Iliyah]

1. I believe there are more victims.

The GOP need to cut Kavanaugh loose, but alas, the messed up evangelists refuse for that to happen.


They do not care.

[Texin]

17. News reports were beginning to indicate that the WH is getting close to pulling the nomination.

I read the first of those last night. And this morning, one I read on Daily Beast or Raw Story indicated that he's done terribly in mock testimony rehearsals when he's asked about his womanizing and drinking. There's definitely more to this story. The fact that they prepared those 65 women-strong letters of praise they trotted out immediately following the accusation coming to light pretty much told me they were expecting it or something pretty close to it. They also indicated in those stories that he may have had multiple affairs, but no mention about any gambling. It could be that "loan" in whatever denomination may have been to pay off a mistress or mistresses, maybe one(s) who got pregnant and need help in "taking care" of the pregnancy.

[bitterross]

50. I almost hope they ram him thru now so he can be removed.

Actually, I don't want that because he'll be able to sit on some cases and cast a vote.

I still have very little faith they won't ram him through though. I think we have some fighters like Hirono and Lieu that won't let this go.

[ginnyinWI]

67. they don't care what he's done--

when they believe he will repeal Roe. That's all they live for.

They believe anything's worth it but what they are doing is destroying the credibility of the evangelical movement for generations.

When they got in bed with RW politics in the 80s they sealed their doom.

[Farmer-Rick]

73. They should investigate long dong Clarence Thomas while they are at it.

Once a sexual harrasser, always a sexual harrasser. Besides there is also evidence of him accepting bribes through his wife and not reporting her income for years. No reason we should all pretend Long Dong Thomas isn't impeachable.

[lagomorph777]

77. Me too.

I have always believed that thugs like Kavanaugh don't stop at just one victim.

[olegramps]

80. The bottom line for me is the nullification of Trump's election due to Russian influence.

There are opinions being voiced from credible legal experts that if it was proven that he used foreign aid, especially vowed enemies, to gain the presidency than every act he passed would be nullified. This would cause a whirlwind of protestations from both the right and left and the out come would have lasting repercussions. Buy lots of popcorn if it happens.

[eleny]

2. Terrific

I've been predicting that the House and/or Senate will investigate several dubious aspects of BK's life. Glad to learn about this Dem commitment.

[Bfd]

3. Sen. Maize Hirono is nobody's fool.

Love her!

[leftyladyfrommo]

24. I never noticed her before but she is really cool. nt

[Haggis for Breakfast]

60. She was elected to the Senate in 2012

When Daniel Akaka retired.

[onetexan]

36. ditto

i like her more every day i hear her commenting on the case

[Danascot]

66. Mazie is my new

favorite badass!

[Cha]

69. I'm so proud of her.. Mazie's my Senator!

[Bfd]

76. Lucky you! Keep re-electing her. We need her more now than ever

Thank you for sending us Sen Maize Hirono

[CrispyQ]

4. Good!

This November is the most important election ever.

[eggplant]

46. *EVERY* election is the most important election ever.

[brush]

5. And I hope such an investigation doesn't only focus on sex assault allegations...

as there is the perjury aspect that Sen. Leahy went after him so strongly with, and also there's the gambling and how his debts were mysteriously cleared up just in time for his confirmation hearings.

This guy should be nowhere near the Supreme Court, probably not the Circuit Court either for that matter.

[tblue37]

6. If he doesn't withdraw, he could end up losing his current cushy job. nt

[ProudMNDemocrat]

57. Disbarment would be even better.....

Brett Kavanaugh would have to work a menial job. No employer should hire him.

[BigmanPigman]

12. Ditto!

This made my day!

[Hortensis]

20. This! Repubs will keep on appointing bad people like this

as long as they can get away with it.

The pairing of right-wing extremism with dishonest and unethical behaviors is NOT a coincidence. It's a normal pattern, arising in good part from the necessity of hiding their intentions from America. Of course, the institutions created by 200 years of honest and principled men who came before are also barriers to their ambitions that must be ruthlessly smashed. As they are attempting with this confirmation process.

[dchill]

44. "not the Circuit Court either for that matter."

Exactly. That's what this should have been about BEFORE he was nominated by the Trump Federalist Society. They knew more than they'll ever admit.

[lagomorph777]

79. Don't worry about his debt. Uncle Vlad took care of it.

[democratisphere]

7. Like this strong, smart great woman Senator from Hawaii!

[ooky]

8. I expect the dems to be all over Kavanaugh the same way

Republicans were on Hillary.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

34. There's a lot of value in just the symbolism of this mess....

because when we look at his record, Kavanaugh is so symbolic of Republicans in general.

[Scarsdale]

74. With Kavanaugh, there is reason

to get "all over him" Hillary made the bad choice of being a FEMALE in what the gop feels should be a male dominated profession. tRump stated at one of his rallies that "Brett was BORN to be on the Supreme Court" Yeah, right just like tRump was born to be in the WH, in between golf trips.

[smirkymonkey]

9. Bravo Mazie!

I wish more Democrats had your fighting spirit! You are making us all proud!

[Doitnow]

30. The term, brava, is for ladies. So, Brava Maize!!!!

[smirkymonkey]

55. Sorry. I am corrected.

Brava Mazie!

[Cha]

78. ..

[Hortensis]

84. Hirona has moved out in front for our team,

in front of the cameras, because she's a woman.

Right?

Not because she has more "fighting spirit," but because the big issues right now are focused on women, women's rights and abuse.

We're highlighting the 4 women on our committee versus the 11 white men on the Republican side as a visual for the huge underlying differences between our parties. Our women senators are also doing most of the talk shows to try to hammer the message that we're the party of Hirona, and they're the party of Kavanaugh.

[smirkymonkey]

85. Agreed! They are really showing up for us.

The difference between the two parties has become even more pronounced lately. I hope that gets more people out to vote!

[Hortensis]

86. Boy, you said it. Hope, hope!

[NastyRiffraff]

10. She has taken a leadership role on this issue

Hawaii has a great senator.

[True Blue American]

13. The little ones

Are always the most powerful. They learn to fight back the easy way.

BTW, the wife of the man running for State Senator. Stopped at my house a couple of days ago.

I emailed, requesting a sign. She just delivered it.

[Ccarmona]

18. We Have Two of the Best

Senators Hirono & Schatz

[Haggis for Breakfast]

61. You also had one of the greatest of all . . .

Daniel Inouye, a man of the people, a hero to all, and a giant among men.

[Hortensis]

27. One of Kavanaugh's decisions was a direct threat to

the special interests of Hawaii's indigenous population. He basically thought some program was unfair to white men who didn't qualify, therefore possibly unconstitutional. Murkowski's getting leaned on in AK out of the same concerns. What on earth is going on with these Republican senators? Are they really all closet believers in dismantling our western liberal democracy?

[True Blue American]

11. Kavanaugh will be investigated

Sooner or later. Too much is being revealed now for it to stop.

[Kurt V.]

14. K&R!

[Texin]

15. The only caveat in this is the fact that Dems have to take back the Senate to do so.

Don't you think for one second that the rethugs won't be going out en masse to the polls to keep that from happening. The Dems only chance - it's their one and only one and maybe the last one - is for everyone of voting age to go out and mark those ballots or punch the buttons for a straight Democratic slate of candidates. Every single one, from dog catcher to U.S. Senator. And people of faith better be using every single prayer they can think of to implore God that the Putin-backed GOP hasn't highjacked this election.

[Lonestarblue]

21. Putin is not the only one to worry about.

How many districts will “accidentally” get sent the wrong ballots by Republican-controlled states? And how many voters in Democratic districts will stand in very long lines because their voting equipment broke down on election day or their polls were suddently changed to a new location miles away? And how many Democratic voters will get to the polls to find that their registrations have been revoked, forcing them to vote with provisional ballots that can easily be shredded and never counted? How many Democratic voters will stand in line for hours to vote and then be prevented from voting because the poll workers refuse to honor the “if you’re in line at closing time, you get to vote” rule? How many Republican-controlled states will allow their own voting counts to be hacked to ensure Republican wins? Republicans cheat to win any way they can. This election will be no different, and unless Democratic voters turn out in huge numbers, Republicans will succeed once more in stealing some key elections, especially for the Senate. The House races are likely too many and too difficult to change without suspicion, but the Senate races are close, and a little “tinkering” here and there could keep Republicans in control of the Senate. God I hate sounding like a conspiracy theorist, but my distrust of Republicans is enormous!

[leftyladyfrommo]

25. You know things are bad when Putin is your most credible

source. Honestly, I think I would trust him more than some of these male senators of ours.

[Hekate]

33. Not even in jest would I say I trust Putin. But our own GOP is frighteningly rotted. nt

[leftyladyfrommo]

52. Actually I don't trust any of them at all.

But I do think Putin may lie less than Trump. I have never in my life seen anyone lie like Trump does. Everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie. It is beyond belief.

[Hekate]

59. Putin is KGB to the bone, and lies for a targeted purpose. He got Dubya to think he was Christian...

...because Dubya is Christian. Putin is no such thing, but bringing back the Russian Orthodox Church serves a political purpose.

Trump -- probably no longer knows the difference between his moment to moment lies and reality.

[Cha]

70. putin kills journalists and trump's hate fest

against journalists could lead to killings the way his fans are so rabidly brainwashed.

They're all in collusion with Russia.. trump and his doormats.. the Reputins.

That's my theory from paying attention to the what's been uncovered since 2016.

[yellowdogintexas]

54. I do not know about other places but here in Texas, each county prints its ballots

They are sealed and counted before they come to us.
If on election day, our scanner were to break we have a way to fix the box so the ballots go in to a different container inside the box Then we call Election Central to get a new scanner out to us, which they do. Then the judges would have to feed all of those ballots through the new scanner so they show up on the tape totals. Of course we always have an electronic machine for those who prefer to use it. I had my scanner reject the ballots one time - it was very rainy and humid. The fixit crew came right out and made sure it was working and we pulled out those ballots and fed them into the scanner

If I can not find a voter in the County online system, I call the Elections Office and have them give it a go. If they find the purged record, they can tell me why the record was purged. I would never encourage a purged voter to cast a ballot.

I honestly think that any election judge that tried to disallow folks who were in line at 7:00 pm there would be a riot. I get in line at 6:58 and watch my clock tick down. I stop letting people get in line at 7:00, get them in line and inside and they vote. I had so many in line at 7 pm in the March 2016 primary that it took until 8:45 before my last voter was finished. Long Day

[regnaD kciN]

41. Not true. Although only the Senate can *confirm*...

...I’m pretty sure either chamber can investigate.

The problem is, of course, that all the investigation in the world isn’t going to remove Kavanaugh if he gets confirmed. That’s going to need 67 senators — and the chances of even a single Republican voting to remove a conservative jurist and replace him with a Democratic pick is nil, even if he’s sitting in the state pen on a conviction for attempted rape. My hope is that such hearings are a deliberate laying of groundwork for Democrats, once they recapture both chambers and the White House, to expand SCOTUS and appoint a couple new Justices to counter Trump’s picks.

[Silver Gaia]

51. There's this, too.

Hirono's words from the OP:

But, on the other hand, we know that — I know that Maryland has eliminated the statute of limitations for kidnapping and for sexual assault of a minor. And I think that is still out there.

So, I think she was saying investigation does not just depend on Congress. I read something yesterday about officials in the Maryland county where this occurred being ready, willing, and able to open an investigation should Dr. Ford file charges.

[sprinkleeninow]

65. Our petitioning the Lord with prayer

encompasses that which you have mentioned plus a multitude of other crucial needs requiring rectifying, resolving and restoring. A-men.

[Scurrilous]

16. K&R

[jovibennett]

19. I hope they get him but what pisses me off even more

is Turtle faces speech the other day basically saying that the GOP are the only ones who can put judges on the seats of the SC. He said in not so many words that if Hillary had won they would have held up a vacant court seat(s) for 4-8 years to avoid a liberal getting on. Of course that couldn't happen if the dems won house and senate in November and she was president. What the fuck is wrong with them? I guess the constitution and rules of law don't apply to them- the GOP has grown some big balls with Trump in office but their day is coming and its going to hurt.. I hope this POS Kavanaugh goes down and he loses everything- his possible seat on the SC, his current job and anything else that means anything to him. I 100% believe Ford and what had happened to her and we have to stop this idea that these men can get away with it and be promoted to positions of power. Pussy Grabber in Chief may have but his day is coming also. I am working with the democratic party in FL to get all the dems elected I can -starting with Gillum. VOTE people VOTE!!!

[lunatica]

22. The Republicans know this and they don't care

It will be a Fait accompli and they believe Kavanaugh will be their Supreme Justice for decades. It will be the final nail in their coup because nothing that gets to the Supreme Court will ever hurt them and their white asses. They will effectively set the rest of us back for generations.

The Republicans aren’t even pretending anymore. That how sure they are.

The only thing that can stop them now is our vote in November. If we don’t defeat them our chances will be over for a very long time.

[at140]

38. That won't do it either because

Kavanaugh will be ram-Rodded through before the next congress takes power in January.
After that we need at least 67 democratic senators in senate to impeach and remove Kavanaugh from scotus. Wil the coming election yield 67 democratic senators? Possible but not probable.

Therefore it is best to force Kavanaugh to withdraw right now before he is confirmed. A rapist like him never stops after just one attempt. More of his victims need to come forward ASAP.

[Duppers]

23. Bravo!

[Aroar-ra]

26. I am really impressed with what I am hearing from the Democrats.

Mostly, Sen. Maize Hirono has become my new hero.

[Hortensis]

28. Welcome to DU, Aroar-ra.

I have to laugh at how our white males on the judiciary committee are stepping back from the cameras now that the riveting issue that emerged from many gravely serious ones is this attempted rape allegation. Our one black male has also retreated to the background a bit.

At least our 10 members are "only" 5 white men and 1 black man, but 4 women. We're looking like a true reflection of America compared to the Republicans' 11 white man, 3 of whom persecuted Anita Hill from this very same committee nearly 30 years ago. Wow!

[unc70]

37. Only two Repubs remain

Third Senator remaining from Anita Hill questioning is Leahy, a Dem.

[Hortensis]

43. Oh, you're right! My bad. There are two others still in

the senate from back then also but who are no longer on the judiciary committee.

(Don't tell those who think everyone over 60 should be sent to political Carousel to create vacancies for younger people who haven't even read "Government for Dummies," yet, because I emphatically disagree with ageist bigotry, but I've always thought few should be able to spend even two decades in congress at any period of one's life, much less make it a life's work. And, boy, does this illustrate that. These people also like their jobs way too much for our good.)

[Aroar-ra]

45. Yes. I think this will hurt them so much more than what they ever imagined.

Our establishment women have been forefront battling Trumpco and the Republican Party the last couple years. But, how the Republicans handled this was so poorly done, I am seeing a number of avenues that this will continue, whether Kav is seated or not. I like what is happening with Harvard and looking forward to see what is produced from their anger now they know a certain "look" was required for the young women. That really angered some.

[Hortensis]

49. Agree entirely, and good! Yet more light is being shined on

what had continued to thrive without it.

Lol. I initially raised eyebrows at learning how many female clerks Kavanaugh took on but gave him the benefit ITM. Still do sort of, but reserving highly competitive clerical positions for what sounds like cheerleader attractiveness? If they all did that, who'd be available to sell drugs for the pharmaceutical industry?

[Aroar-ra]

82. You're funny.

who'd be available to sell drugs for the pharmaceutical industry?

[calimary]

63. Welcome to DU, Aroar-ra!

She’s been tremendously impressive. We’ve got some rather righteous Dems on that committee! Thank Heaven! The era if the pushover Democrat seems to be over. Hopefully, anyway!

[Aroar-ra]

64. Certainly with working to compromise, I think. I like that is at an end.

I never really saw the democratic Leadership as spineless though a lot of people say that. But, there are too too many pervs in the Republican party. I read a couple days ago, three lost their jobs that morning for being abusive or pervs toward women. One of Trumps people, one in the Kav to do and another was a Republican state senate. Sexually assaulting his daughter for years. Three in one morning lost their job.

[gopiscrap]

81. welcome to DU

[Aroar-ra]

83. Thank you gopiscrap.

[Eliot Rosewater]

29. GOD DAMN RIGHT

[Hekate]

31. Mazie Hirono is FIERCE!

[malaise]

47. A serious lady

With one hell of a smile.
Don't mess with Mazie

[Hekate]

48. "Don't mess with Mazie" sounds like an apt slogan. Long may she serve in good health.

[marieo1]

32. Maize Hirono Rocks

She rocks. I am so proud of the strength she shows. All of us gals need her in our corner. Thank you, Maize Hirono!!

[humbled_opinion]

39. They will jam him through

and call it WINNING and put another feather in tRumps hat.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

40. benghazi

The investigations of Kavanaugh should make Benghazi seem genteel and Gowdy seem civil. This creepy political operative should not have been nominated.

What's in the hidden documents? What are the Republicans concealing from the public? Who is involved in the coverup? How long has this scheme been in the works? Where does all the money come from that fuel the Federalist Society, Heritage Foundation, Judicial Confirmation Network and similar organizations? Are all those sources legit?

"Off the table" is not an option. "In the spotlight" should be the order from now until the oligarchy is dismantled.

[Leghorn21]

42. Thank you, Senator Hirono.

Hang tough
Rock steady
These are hard fuckin times, and you are
much appreciated



RESPECT

[Uncle Joe]

53. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread babylonsister.

[rurallib]

56. Mazie Hirono, Profile In Courage

[Nitram]

58. Kavanaugh's in a bind. If he resigns, it will look like an admission of guilt and he'll lose all

his conservative allies. If he stays the course and is confirmed for a seat on the Court, it will be very, very ugly. He won't be sleeping a wink.

[malaise]

62. She also asked him about said subject while he was

under oath and he said no.

[quakerboy]

68. Yet another reason they will ram him through, no matter what

Im telling you. The R plan has nothing to do with respecting the rule of law.

[UCmeNdc]

71. It is time to take our country back!

[duforsure]

72. The kgop are in a tough spot

Release their candidate for the job now before more is exposed on him, or try to keep him knowing a lot more may come out against him. He's going to get removed one way or another when all is exposed on him. Kavanaugh's chances of getting passed are now less than 5%, and going down . More to come out against him , and embarrass the kgop more, and trump. This guy is a bad candidate for any court, and may be removed from the bench when he has a lot more come out against him. Another fine example of trump claiming someone is such a great guy , and fine person who is a serial liar , corrupt, and a sexual predator too. No wonder the kgop don't want anyone to investigate kavanaugh now. Women should be disgusted at the kgop, and men too.

[Tarc]

75. "...with people from the Federalist Society anointed, The Heritage Foundation"

I will just say that anyone that takes up this line of argument best be damn sure they voted D in 2016, as that was the time and place to voice an opinion on what type of nominee would be sent to the SC in 2018.