'Not knowing when the Dawn will come, I open every Door,' Trump No. 95

[lionheart]

From Emily Dickinson.

Old thread.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3356297-Freedom-of-the-press-is-not-just-important-to-democracy-it-is-democracy-Trump-no-94

'Rachel Mitchell's disappearing act confirms GOP blunder'
www.politico.com/story/2018/09/27/gop-senators-outside-ford-questioner-mistake-849246

amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/09/27/politics/donald-trump-kavanaugh-reaction/index.html?__twitter_impression=true

A hundred years ago:
'The long read
‘This guy doesn’t know anything’: the inside story of Trump’s shambolic transition team.'
www.theguardian.com/news/2018/sep/27/this-guy-doesnt-know-anything-the-inside-story-of-trumps-shambolic-transition-team?CMP=share_btn_tw

Compare and contrast:
Christopher Horoshak
@ChrisHoroshak
Even the accused @keithellison
agrees their should be an investigation! The voters of Minnesota need answers, we need to know who we are voting for before November when we cast our ballots.
Rep. Keith Ellison calls for investigation into abuse allegations against him
washingtonpost.com
mobile.twitter.com/ChrisHoroshak/status/1045479027883028480

'GOP barrels toward Kavanaugh vote with key Republicans undecided.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is moving toward a Friday vote, and GOP leaders are planning to keep the chamber in session on Saturday'
www.politico.com/amp/story/2018/09/27/senators-expect-judiciary-committee-will-hold-kavanaugh-vote-friday-850293?__twitter_impression=true

'Senate Republicans Are More Emboldened Than Ever to Confirm Kavanaugh
The mood in GOP circles was glum during Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony. But by Thursday’s end, lawmakers were confident enough to quickly schedule a vote.'
www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/571594/?__twitter_impression=true

There is no low too low:
Justin Baragona
@justinbaragona
On the same day Fox News fired contributor Kevin Jackson for calling Kavanaugh accusers "skanks ," frequent Fox guest Joe diGenova literally says Christine Ford is crazy.
@TheContemptor
Joe diGenova: "Dr. Ford is a deeply troubled person. She has a history of psychological discord. She had a very terrible life at Holton-Arms... She went to the West Coast for one reason, she had so many problems in that school that they sent her away. She is a very sad woman."
mobile.twitter.com/TheContemptor/status/1045503740722237442/video/1
mobile.twitter.com/justinbaragona/status/1045512642251673601

McConnell:
www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-i-will-proudly-vote-to-confirm-judge-kavanaugh

Did Kavanaugh tell the truth at all yesterday or was he just channelling Baby Trump. I'm sure the rest of the Supreme Court are thrilled to be getting him as a colleague and to have their previously good reputation destroyed by this process.

This is the man, a sitting federal court judge, who McConnell is so proud to confirm:
Malcolm Nance
@MalcolmNance
#Kavanaugh visible arrogance, unchecked public rage and haughty sense of entitlement is disgraceful. This great nation deserves a sober considered judge who checks his own ambition. His hatred of Democrats is papable & personal - like Trump. He will destroy the #SupremeCourt
mobile.twitter.com/MalcolmNance/status/1045435482962833409

Sarah Kendzior
@sarahkendzior
Kavanaugh's unhinged, entitled rage is making it easy to imagine him grabbing a teenage girl, throwing her on a bed, and forcing himself on her while
muffling her screams Kavanaugh's horrific behavior, clearly not a relic of the past or limited to drunkenness, may be why his backers rolled out such an excessive advanced PR

Kavanaugh's preemptive PR against assault charge included:

• Packing hearing with 15-year-old girls sitting behind him

• Multiple puff piece op-eds ("carpool dad" etc), including one by Yale prof who secretly groomed Kavanaugh's clerks to look hot for him

• List of 65 women

Everyone who vouched for Kavanaugh's character should have their judgment held in question. The PR campaign itself should be examined.

I'm glad he didn't bring a group of pubescent girls to sit as props behind him this time, because he is truly frightening and out of control.

Don't ever ask Ford why she was terrified to be in the same room with this man again. Now you know.

Andrew Wortman
@AmoneyResists
This is not the face of an innocent man nor an impartial judge.
#CancelKavanaugh
mobile.twitter.com/AmoneyResists/status/1045540637486075904/photo/1
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BK wasn't 21 until early 1986... there was lots of drinking under-age except maybe in DC as an 18yo. Wouldn't matter if he wasn't such an ugly drunk.

I'm an athiest, but have to admit this God may have something going for him:
God
@TheTweetOfGod
What a bunch of assholes

I will be meeting in person with Chuck Grassley very shortly.
Show this thread
mobile.twitter.com/TheTweetOfGod/status/1045355039705821184

Fuck me. One of my “friends” has just posted this on Facebook. I have no words.

Very good analysis of yesterday's Senate events. Steve Schmidt is particularly compelling, a long time Repupulican who has seen the light:

Pinned Tweet
Steve Schmidt
@SteveSchmidtSES
·
20 Jun [2018]
29 years and nine months ago I registered to vote and became a member of The Republican Party which was founded in 1854 to oppose slavery and stand for the dignity of human life. Today I renounce my membership in the Republican Party. It is fully the party of Trump.

@SteveSchmidtSES

This slow motion political self immolation by the GOP is a wonder to behold. They have served up to America a toxic cocktail of cowardice, bullying, tone deafness and just plain nonsense. Incredible as it may seem, they will make their situation even worse in the next days.

[The 11th Hour with Brian Williams] Day 616: Senate divided after emotional & fiery Kavanaugh hearing
podplayer.net/#/?id=56060955 via @PodcastAddict

NB Schmidt's second tweet posted above is from yesterday.

Hodge Such ignorance

Maddow's summary nails the key points and because of that, is a disturbing watch.

Hodge that's horrendous and terrifying if someone like Kavanaugh gets to the SC, and Graham gets to be AG.
Once again I pray for the blue wave, especially as so many candidates are women.

Rebecca Ballhaus
@rebeccaballhaus
Kavanaugh cited his vetting by the American Bar Association three times in today’s testimony. Graham mentioned it too, saying: "Here's my understanding, if you lived a good life people would recognize it—like the American Bar Association has, the gold standard."

The Lady Red- the night is dark and full of terror
@TheLadyRed
Replying to
@rebeccaballhaus
The American Bar Association is calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to halt the consideration of Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh until an FBI investigation is completed.

American Bar Association: Delay Kavanaugh until FBI investigates allegations
cnn.com
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/09/27/politics/kavanaugh-american-bar-association/index.html
mobile.twitter.com/rebeccaballhaus/status/1045525384723398657

Alabama Senator, Doug Jones, Arpaio's nemesis:
Doug Jones
@DougJones
I have called for:
—Complete disclosure of all documents
—Subpoena Mark Judge
—Postpone the vote
Dr. Ford was credible & courageous.
What message will we send to our daughters & sons, let alone sexual assault victims?
The message I will send is this—I vote no. #RightSideofHistory
mobile.twitter.com/DougJones/status/1045508312274530308

www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/lawrence-on-ugly-history-and-the-ford-kavanaugh-hearing-1331343939934

Lawrence O'Donnell is also worth watching.

Matt get schlapped. Give a little whistle, eh, Mr. CPAC., 'father to five angels':
Matt Schlapp
@mschlapp
Look at this photo conservative voters in WV, ND, IN, FL, MO, MT, MI, TN, AZ, NV
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MarjorieDannenfelser
@marjoriesba
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Neera Tanden 🌊
@neeratanden
Replying to
@mschlapp
Could you explain what you mean by this? Are you saying conservative voters don’t like brown people? You must have really been uncomfortable sitting next to me yesterday.
@mschlapp
Neera i retweeted a photo of three senators who tried to destroy my friend. Shame on them and you for helping behind the scenes.
@neeratanden
Replying to
@mschlapp
Why focus on those three over any other? And I know you've been working overtime to silence a woman who searingly told the nation of her assault today, but her voice is a lot louder than yours.

Please please please, listen to the women. < wrenching hands>
This attitude underpins and undermines ALL walks of life not just in USA
I hope the world is paying attention.

That Lawrence O'Donnell piece was very informative, thank you Gumpendorf.

Link again: www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/lawrence-on-ugly-history-and-the-ford-kavanaugh-hearing-1331343939934

www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-ford-kavanaugh-hearings-will-be-remembered-for-their-grotesque-display-of-patriarchal-resentment

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/28/russian-us-tycoon-boasted-of-active-involvement-in-trump-election-campaign-simon-kukes