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9. Showing respect to Ford or they don't have the votes?

Sat Sep 22, 2018, 01:35 AM

Sep 2018

I would suggest the suddenly realized how ham-fisted they are dealing with this; it's the optics, baby, and they are losing.

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Grassley grants Kavanaugh accuser extension on how to proceed on possible testimony [View all] andym Sep 2018 OP

This has nothing to do with respect. Pale Blue Dot Sep 2018 #1

Agree andym Sep 2018 #2

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Sep 2018 #4

Bingo onetexan Sep 2018 #13

That wouldn't surprise me. calimary Sep 2018 #16

Maybe Murkowski? dawg day Sep 2018 #3

Maybe Susan Collins has a conscience. madaboutharry Sep 2018 #6

The GOP leadership will throw her a bone and she'll fall in line. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2018 #8

Isn't tRUMP doing a rally for her? SayItLoud Sep 2018 #20

+1 dalton99a Sep 2018 #10

There's a thought... Bayard Sep 2018 #21

Showing respect to Ford or they don't have the votes? Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #9

Optics have looked bad for them andym Sep 2018 #11

It's them pesky midterm, Baby! Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #12

If Kavanaugh had an ounce of integrity... SergeStorms Sep 2018 #14

"grants"? What a charitable fellow! Midnight Writer Sep 2018 #15

The "bully" optics was getting stronger by the hour. BumRushDaShow Sep 2018 #17

Remember the Republicans intent; djacq Sep 2018 #18

Rs are "monitoring" public opinion DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #19