Feinstein Says There's More That Senators Don't Know About Kavanaugh

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo/AP



By Associated Press

September 17, 2018 7:01 am

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is in turmoil after the woman accusing him of high school-era sexual misconduct told her story publicly for the first time.

Democrats are calling for a delay in a key committee vote set for Thursday. And a Republican on the panel, Arizona’s Jeff Flake, says he’s “not comfortable” voting on the nomination without first hearing from the accuser.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa is trying to arrange separate, follow-up calls with Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Blasey Ford before the vote, but just for aides to top members.

The panel’s ranking Democrat, California’s Dianne Feinstein, is rejecting that plan, saying there’s more that senators don’t know.

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[pangaia]

1. Well for fuck sake, Feinstein.. out with it..

[DURHAM D]

2. Senator Feinstein is handling this perfectly.

I don't think she needs your advice.

[pangaia]

3. Well, I can express any opinion I wish.

Since she will never read DU, I'm seriously not too worried about giving advice.

[bitterross]

4. Funny how people forget that.

It does surprise me when some one here chastises me for having an opinion.

[lagomorph777]

11. Be careful about having opinions! Next thing you know, you'll be researching and thinking

all on your own, willy-nilly!

[getagrip_already]

17. does it also surprise you that...

other people might have a different opinion?

Do you not have the right to comment on the fallacies in each others positions?

Or is only your opinion the one that matters?

Hmm, hadn't considered that. I guess I withdraw my differing opinion of you not liking differing opinions.

[bitterross]

34. Please do not put words into my mouth. I didn't say I don't like differing opinions.

Did I say anywhere in my post that people are not entitled to an opinion other than mine. No, I didn't. In fact, I encourage opinions other than mine. I frequently learn a lot from other people who disagree with me.


On edit: In fact, I was actually supporting the person who had the differing opinion against the criticism from the other poster.

[elias7]

8. I wouldn't be so sure that DU is not followed by elected officials

Not that she would take anyone's advice, but as a barometer for current Dem voter thinking...

[pangaia]

23. I certainly can not argue with that.

[Demit]

5. I agree. The drip, drip, drip approach builds tension & ensures maximum attention.

[lagomorph777]

13. There may be something to that. We've seen how that builds awareness of Trump's Russian treason.

She'll have to compress the timescale in the Kavanaugh case though, to derail the hurtling crazy train.

[yurbud]

38. The problem is Republicans could just go ahead & vote before the worst is "dripped"

[Fred Sanders]

32. Yes. As with Ford's letter to Feinstein, paragraph 2, Fordasked for the disclosure to not be public

until they met. And then it was leaked to reporters.

Many others may be in waiting to see how this pans out...have to be very grave to step forward into the light for the RW propganda monsters to attack.

[yurbud]

37. She is? If she let this out before the hearings, they might have withdrawn him

[DonViejo]

7. I'm surprised the AP reporter didn't ask for more information or, at least write that the Senator...

wouldn't provide more when asked about it.

[Perseus]

10. I for one, welcome your opinion

And my thoughts match yours, if there is more then lets hear of it, don't let it drag until Thursday comes and then it is too late.

Democrats are in the minority so they have to push extra hard to make things happen, the more the public knows the harder it will make it for republicans to push their agenda, although I do understand that they have no principles and they may still try to go ahead with their plans, but nonetheless, bring all that information to the clear, let everyone know what you know.

[yardwork]

12. Dragging it out is exactly the right strategy.

Our only hope to stop this confirmation is to drag out the hearings past the midterms. The Republicans are trying to fast track it.

If we show all our cards now, the Republicans will do what they do and brush it all aside. Feinstein's strategy is a drip drip drip, creating new problems for the Republicans day by day.

[FSogol]

24. +1 Exactly. n/t

[targetpractice]

14. Never reveal your next move...

That's an "Art of War" negotiating thing, right?

[FakeNoose]

6. The Dems are still combing through all the documents that were released

... the night before hearings began. It takes time to look into these emails and meeting notes, and they're investigating everything. These are serious matters and once he's appointed - he's on the bench for LIFE!

Most of us have seen enough already, we're dead certain that Kavanaugh should never be on the SCOTUS bench. He doesn't even belong in the same building.

[lagomorph777]

16. I believe Kavanaugh should absolutely be in a courtroom!

Facing charges of perjury in Senate hearings, larceny of Senate Democratic documents, and of course sexual assault (well, the last one is probably well past Statue of Limitations).

[SpankMe]

9. He's gonna get approved by the Senate

Republicans really want him in there. There's no stopping it.

I wonder if it's better to stonewall him before he gets in, or if it's better to bring all this out after he gets in and ruin his credibility forever?

[yardwork]

15. It's better to stonewall. Once he's in, he's in.

The credibility of a Supreme Court Justice doesn't matter. They're appointed for life and he'll never step down. He'll be on the bench for decades making horrible decisions that affect our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren. We have to stop his confirmation now.

[MGKrebs]

18. 'Ruin his credibility'? That sounds a lot like a 'sternly worded letter'.

Who cares about his credibility once he's there. If he's not qualified he shouldn't get to say the oath.
All hands on deck, all weapons at the ready. Fire away.
Does Clarence Thomas have any credibility? His credibility doesn't change things one bit.

[CrispyQ]

19. +1

Who cares about his credibility once he's there. If he's not qualified he shouldn't get to say the oath.
All hands on deck, all weapons at the ready. Fire away.
Does Clarence Thomas have any credibility? His credibility doesn't change things one bit.

I'm calling Collins, Murkowski, Flake & Corker today. I'm going to remind Collins of her harsh statement against Al Franken & her two-facedness if she votes to confirm this horrid nominee. She won't give a rats ass, but I'm still calling.


(202)224-****

Collins (ME) 2523 -->up for reelection in 2020
Corker (TN) 3344
Flake (AZ) 4521
Murkowski (AK) 6665

[True_Blue]

21. Thanks for the info!

I'm going to call them as well.

[Demit]

20. You saw how Grassley tried to dismiss Ford's accusation last week as "too late."

Then she gave an interview to WaPo, which acted like a little bombshell, and the story got traction. Now they are forced to pay attention, and they have to decide how to act. Yes, bringing all this out now is what will produce the biggest effect.

There are a lot of repercussions that will come out of whatever they do. The midterms coming up...whether to jettison Kavanaugh and try with another nominee in the lame duck session...what will the political fallout be, whichever course they follow? Repubs have to game a lot out.

[Power 2 the People]

22. How do any of these Republicans sleep at night.

It's like none of them are human.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

25. Feinstein is taking a page from the Avenatti playbook.

Tease the upcoming event, then produce it. Then tease the next event, then produce it. The important thing is that you come through each time. It keeps the ball in play as long as possible.

[Renew Deal]

26. There should be a public hearing.

Let her tell her story. A call with top aides sounds like a terrible idea.

[saidsimplesimon]

27. Senator Feinstein, please don't be coy.

Release the information to citizens, we will do something with it. I'm not as confident that our Senators would "share" or take action on the information if she could give it to all of them.

[ooky]

28. Grassley always amazes me how unfair he is and how willing

he is to shovel feed any piece of garbage like Kavanaugh down American citizen's throats as long as it achieves his political means.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

39. Grassley is 85 years old.

Do you know ANYONE who is 85 that tolerates being told what to do ?

My mother is 85. She thinks she knows everything. She is never wrong. She never apologizes. Tell her that she is incorrect about something and she flies into a rage. She cannot tolerate being told she is mistaken. It can be terrifying. She wasn't like this 10 years ago.

I suspect Grassley is just like this. Orrin Hatch, too. These two fossilized old turds should have been put out to pasture long ago.

There should be an age limit on public service. Anyone remember Strom Thurman ? Robert Byrd ? Joe Arpaio ?

There comes a time when elderly people need to take a back seat and enjoy their golden years. By the time they reach 85, most (but not all) are completely out of touch with the majority of Americans, especially the youth in the country. We have seen this time and time again, especially as it relates to sexual abuse. When you cannot relate to over 70% of the country, that should be your first clue that maybe it is time for a younger person to have the opportunity that you are now squandering because you refuse to relinquish the power.

Know when it's time to move along and allow progress to take its rightful place.

[oneshooter]

40. Feinstein is also 85 years old

"I suspect Grassley is just like this. Orrin Hatch, too. These two fossilized old turds should have been put out to pasture long ago."

Does this mean ALL who are 85 years old need to leave, for greener pastures?

[Haggis for Breakfast]

43. Go back and reread my post.

I said "most - but not all ..."

[ooky]

41. Can't disagree.

70 for age cut off?

[Haggis for Breakfast]

44. I'd say no later than 75 - 80.

Besides at that point, it's time to let fresh ideas perculate up to the top. New eyes. New minds, New ideas.

[Maxheader]

29. Goodness Gracious Sake's Alive!!

Doesn't appear the cheetoz selection process is very well
vetted!! Whats next for Brett baby? How about something
from his neighbors about living next to this drunken sailor?

[meadowlander]

30. He's being accused of attempted rape, not "sexual misconduct".

Why is the media playing along with watering down the accusation?

[disndat]

31. Kavanaugh should be give a lie detector test

As his accuser volunteered to do. A quick and simple way to end to the story. Nest Case!

[7962]

33. Theres a reason lie detector results are inadmissible in court. They're not reliable or foolproof.

What would you say if they both took lie detector tests and BOTH passed? Its happened.

Testimony is a much better way to go IMO.

[Native]

35. kick

[LiberalLovinLug]

36. Uh...now would be the time Senator

[paleotn]

42. The initial info was just a shot across the Republican's bow perhaps?

I read this as....dump him now or we will really blow his ass up.