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About Grassley Rescheduling the Kavanaugh Vote to Friday
Just because Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) rescheduled a vote of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court on Friday does not mean it will be held.
The Female Prosecutor Who Will Question Ford and Kavanaugh
Rachel Mitchell, an experienced prosecutor who has decades of experience prosecuting sex crimes, will question Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford.
Schumer: Kavanaugh Does Not Have Presumption of Innocence
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that Judge Brett Kavanaugh is not afforded the presumption of innocence in light of recent allegations.
Antifa Does Not Have The Constitutional Right to Harass U.S. Senators
Shane Vander Hart: What Antifa groups did to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his wife Heidi is harassment, not a constitutionally protected peaceful protest.
Kavanaugh: The Last Minute Character Assasination Will Not Succeed
Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out.”
The New Yorker Article With Kavanaugh’s Second Accuser Is a Train Wreck
Shane Vander Hart: The New Yorker’s hit piece on Brett Kavanaugh written by Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer is a shoddy, poorly sourced piece by any journalistic standard.
Ford To Testify About Sexual Assault Accusation Against Kavanaugh on Thursday
Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her sexual assault accusation toward Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday.
Grassley Says Kavanaugh Vote Set For Monday if Ford Does Not Agree to Testify
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) says the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination on Monday if Christine Blasey Ford does not agree to testify.
Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): I support commonsense and responsible legislation to address gun violence while also protecting the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.
Grassley Shuts Down Democrat Complaints About Public Hearing Over Ford Allegations
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley explains why the committee can and should investigate the allegations made by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford toward Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh’s Accuser Will Not Appear at Hearing; It’s Time to Confirm Him
Shane Vander Hart: If Christine Blasey Ford is unwilling to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee or be interviewed in private, it’s time to confirm Brett Kavanaugh.
Ernst Disappointed in Senate’s Failure to Pass a Budget
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) took to the floor of the Senate to express her disappointment over Congress failing to properly fund the government yet again.
Insane Reaction to Senator Collins Suggestion for Kavanaugh-Ford Hearing
U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) suggested Christine Blasey Ford’s attorney question Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh’s attorney question Ford. A reasonable suggestion which received an unreasonable response.
Barring Additional Evidence, the Senate Should Vote on Kavanaugh
While Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser has now been identified, it is a he said/she said scenario with no corroborating evidence that should delay a vote.
Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): Our Republic was designed to make sure the people had a voice in government and could determine the outcomes of policy and laws made by Congress.