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DeminPennswoods

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24. Reportedly, McGahn has been heavily invested in Kavanaugh

Sun Sep 23, 2018, 07:28 AM

Sep 2018

and pushed his selection to Trump. He seems unable to make the rational choice to cut Kavanaugh loose. It makes no sense as McGahn has been fairly sane as WH counsel and has spoken extensively with Mueller. Even McConnell told him Kavanaugh's confirmation was iffy.

There are plenty of rw judges who could be confirmed, so why push him forward in the first place? Could it be that Kavanaugh is political hack with a law degree and can be counted on to rule in favor of something when it helps Rs (ala Bush vs Gore) and against the same thing if would help Ds? For ex, if the court would expand executive authority, that could be used be all future presidents, not just republican ones. A real jurist, even a conservative one, is very likely to uphold precedent, but one who's a political hack wouldn't.

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Kavanugh refused to answer White House questions about drinking and sex [View all] RandySF Sep 2018 OP

Things that make you go Hmm.... HipChick Sep 2018 #1

Kavanaugh's drinking habits, especially in high school, are critical factors. Jim__ Sep 2018 #2

Exactly. It's she said versus black out drunk MaryMagdaline Sep 2018 #5

The drinking age back then was 18, but how old was he when the incident took place MiniMe Sep 2018 #11

He was 17 - but apparently drinking was rampant in his high school. Jim__ Sep 2018 #12

Was in mine too, though I was a few years earlier than he was MiniMe Sep 2018 #13

If he drank alcohol at age 17, it was illegal! IggleDuer Sep 2018 #27

It's too bad that the Senate Democrats can't hire Monica Lewinsky to do some of the questioning. Bleacher Creature Sep 2018 #3

They should hire Avenatti DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #9

Al Franken , too!! LakeArenal Sep 2018 #22

Would you expect her to answer those questions? FBaggins Sep 2018 #4

No Separation Sep 2018 #6

The people that victim blame will blame victims LakeArenal Sep 2018 #23

Love the leaks Jarqui Sep 2018 #7

What was it that Clarence Thomas said.... EarnestPutz Sep 2018 #8

+1 oasis Sep 2018 #33

When a Supreme Court nominee has to be asked questions of this nature ..... Stinky The Clown Sep 2018 #10

That's right. madaboutharry Sep 2018 #20

Reportedly, McGahn has been heavily invested in Kavanaugh DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #24

It makes sense to me, ... Whiskeytide Sep 2018 #28

Telling. honest.abe Sep 2018 #14

I bet there's more ass play than in a 70s porno. Both as a pitcher and catcher. Downtown Underground TheBlackAdder Sep 2018 #15

Waiting for Maggie Haberman and NYT's to quote her sources ... SayItLoud Sep 2018 #17

That was one of most hilarious lines ever. honest.abe Sep 2018 #32

Did they ask about credit card webcam bills? bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #16

+1. His gambling problem should be a major disqualifier dalton99a Sep 2018 #31

Anyone with a gambling problem cannot be trusted LiberalBrooke Sep 2018 #36

Is it settled whether Rethugs will use outside attorney to question Dr. Ford? AdamGG Sep 2018 #18

They are getting ready to boot him grantcart Sep 2018 #19

He is a known liar under oath and is not credible for that reason alone. BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #21

Kick ck4829 Sep 2018 #25

Repubs are obsesesd with sex. Turbineguy Sep 2018 #26

That dovetails with the rumor another DUer posted Algernon Moncrieff Sep 2018 #29

. dalton99a Sep 2018 #30

Guilty as charged. democratisphere Sep 2018 #34

This is the same asshole who wanted to ask Bill Clinton some offensive questions Gothmog Sep 2018 #35