The Kavanaugh hearing: There is a logistical fight going on.

[madaboutharry]

Grassley and other republicans are stating Dr. Ford has not yet confirmed. This is disingenuous.

There is a reason that Dr. Ford as yet to confirm. There is a fight going on, lead by democrats on the Judiciary Committee, in which they are demanding a FBI investigation as well as arguing about the presentation of witnesses and format for the hearing.

Dr. Ford's attorney is also calling for an investigation prior to a hearing as well as the ability to call witnesses.

The republicans are playing games. They want a two hour "hearing" where they say "thanks lady" now lets go have lunch and vote.

The republicans are trying to pull a scam.

[Iliyah]

1. I guess t-rump have authority in who is going to be investigated by the FBI and

he will not give that order on Kavanaugh.

??????????????

[PearliePoo2]

2. That's what I think too.

Who can authorize an FBI investigation besides the President? (no fucking way he will do it)

Congress? With Rethugs in the majority? Again, no fucking way.

All these hourly twists and turns has my head reeling!

[Texin]

5. Well, isn't that really Rosenstein's and Wray's call, not Cheetolini's?

The FBI in and of itself has broad authority to investigate legal wrongdoing. It would be Rosenstein's call first to either call it off or let it proceed or that's my understanding of the chain of command in such matters.

[luvtheGWN]

9. Waiting for the Repubs to say that the FBI doesn't need to investigate

because no crime was committed. Then waiting for the Dems to reply that sexual assault IS a crime. May those nasty Repubs be hoist on their own petard!

[leftieNanner]

10. I think it's completely on the President at this point

Because Kavanaugh has not been formally charged with a crime, the FBI and DOJ don't have any jurisdiction in this.

[john657]

14. The only ones who can charge Kavanaugh is the State of Maryland,

this isn't a federal crime, the FBI has no jurisdiction, and Maryland isn't going to open an investigation into a 35 year old sexual assault allegation, too much time has passed.

[john657]

13. No, it is not their call,

The allegation is not a federal crime, it's a state crime, the FBI has no jurisdiction to investigate a state crime and the State of Maryland isn't going to open an investigation into an allegation from 35 years ago, too much time has passed.

[CincyDem]

3. I'm sure the Repubs will eat glass to keep this guy Judge out of the hearing...

...he's a real piece of work. The LAST think any republican wants it Kamala Harris or Cory Booker going to town on this guy and his high school exploits as Kav's good friend...maybe best friend.

[George II]

4. She lives in California, she has a job to do out there. I'm sure she can get time off but....

....that takes more than a day's notice. They only decided either yesterday morning or over the weekend to even hold he hearing.

Flying from California to Washington is about six hours, and then there are times zones/jet lag to worry about. Give us a break Grassley!

Oh it's going to be a barn burner of a hearing, whenever it takes place.

[RiverStone]

6. The MSM is presenting a simpler narrative - Will Dr. Ford show up?

Leaving out all the negotiating logistics you mention.

Care and concern needs to afford Dr. Ford a fair process, not a circus.

[poli-junkie]

7. Why can't Dr. Ford ask FBI

to investigate?

[john657]

15. Again, because the FBI has no jurisdiction,

this isn't a federal crime, it's a state crime, the State of Maryland would have to open an investigation and they're not going to on a 35 year old allegation, too much time has passed.

The only one who can order the FBI to investigate is the WH, IE: Trump.
What are the chances of that happening?

[Augiedog]

8. Say it ain't so! What reason could possibly exist for the ratpublicans to behave poorly

[iluvtennis]

11. Agree with what the Dems are asksing - there should be a full investigation b4 a hearing. Anita Hill

op ed today asked that a "fact finding" be done by a sexual assault expert and that expert reports back to the committee on the findings.

[BigmanPigman]

12. Of course the GOP will lie and cheat...We must pressure them

with phone calls, etc. Here is contact for both on the Judiciary Comm and the rest of the senators. RESISTANCE WORKS!
DC Senate Directory [phone]
Judiciary Comm members' contact info
https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/members
4 "iffy" Dem and 4 "iffy" GOP contact info
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1011&pid=2543

[ashling]

16. Cornhole style vs. generic journalist style

Generic Objective Journalist:

Before bringing you this story we contacted the [other party] for their comment, but as of printing, we have received no response


Cornhole:

We contacted Dr. Ford, but SHE REFUSED TO REPLY !