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In reply to the discussion: California professor, writer of confidential Brett Kavanaugh letter, speaks out about her allegation [View all]AdamGG
(1,297 posts)87. They definitely won't allow a filibuster
I was just saying that it was a really good thing for the Senate to have and this case illustrates how sorely missed it is. Someone with a lifetime appointment that's so influential on how our democracy operates, should need to get 60 votes.
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California professor, writer of confidential Brett Kavanaugh letter, speaks out about her allegation [View all]
malchickiwick
Sep 2018
OP
Not enough time. Putting doubt in just enough republicans, especially the women senators might just
still_one
Sep 2018
#62
"What does he know about 9/11 which caused his promotion to a federal judge???"
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2018
#81
Wine-Banks is asking us to make this hashtag viral: #ReopenKavanaughHearing nt
Grasswire2
Sep 2018
#78
The Republicans will still fast-track Kavanaugh- Clarence Thomas 2.0
Still In Wisconsin
Sep 2018
#27
Legal issues aside, it's important to call attempted rape what it is, period.
bettyellen
Sep 2018
#88
I agree! - If this inspires other women to come forward, Senate Dems may be able to postpone
red dog 1
Sep 2018
#65
If this bastard gets confirmed, when Dems take control impeach him. No norms so Dems can do what
Pepsidog
Sep 2018
#42
"AND while there at it impeach Gorsuch too. He is illegitimate. We won't need a reason."
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2018
#79
Hey Prick it's chicken shits like you that have caused Rs to ruin this country.
Pepsidog
Sep 2018
#103
You are correct, I want him on the record too..Could be a final straw, or it could mean
Stuart G
Sep 2018
#59
According to Ms. Ford's statement, he jumped on them, twice, to join in, not to break it up
red dog 1
Sep 2018
#76
This is one brave woman!..but the Judiciary Committee vote on Kavanaugh is coming in FOUR days
red dog 1
Sep 2018
#74
30+ later Kavanaugh judicially comitted sexual violence,torture against another captive teenager
stuffmatters
Sep 2018
#80
My friend stood up for her today...that her home wasn't where new vans should be
pioche4
Sep 2018
#101