Is this the worst political hit-job ever?
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nooo. I try to call things the way I see them........regardless of party. You, not so much.
Where was it? I don't know. Who was there? I don't know. How do you know Kavannah was there? I just do. I'd be checking her bank accounts to see if Soros' name is on one of her recent deposits.
Lol eff off with the idiot Soros nonsense, you Fox News and Putin-loving twit.
Sigh. It’s the weekend. Give Fox News a rest and try to let your brain heal a bit.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has just released a summary of the FBI probe into the allegations against Kavanaugh.
Here it is in its entirety:
Summary of Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation(as of October 4, 2018)
Background
The Senate Judiciary Committee has engaged in a thorough and robust investigation of allegations raised against Judge Kavanaugh. Throughout the last month, Committee staff members have collected statements, letters, and calls from individuals around the country. The reports range from substantive allegations of sexual misconduct, to short messages to senators passing along internet rumors and theories.
Committee staff continue to work tirelessly to pursue any and all substantive leads. In the course of the continuing investigation, staff members have spoken with 35 individuals, a task that requires extensive work during nights and weekends. More than 20 Committee staffers have contributed to the investigative efforts. The Committee has not received any evidence that would corroborate the claims made by Dr. Ford, Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Swetnick, or anybody else.
Allegations and Subjects
Ford Allegations
In response to Dr. Ford’s allegations, Committee staff repeatedly requested an opportunity to interview Dr. Ford, but her lawyers repeatedly refused. Committee staff offered to fly to California or any other location to interview Dr. Ford. But as Dr. Ford explained at her hearing, she was not clear that this offer had been made.
The Committee thus reopened the hearing on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination.
Finally, prior to Day 5 of the hearing, the Committee staff conducted a transcribed telephone interview with Judge Kavanaugh regarding Dr. Ford’s allegations.
The Minority staff refused to attend.
Ramirez Allegations
In response to the allegations from Ms. Ramirez, the Committee contacted Ms. Ramirez’s counsel 7 times seeking evidence to support the claims made in The New Yorker. Ms. Ramirez produced nothing in response. Ms. Ramirez’s counsel refused the Committee’s request for an interview. Committee staff nevertheless pursued the investigation. Staff interviewed 5 witnesses with relevant information. Committee staff also investigated the public statements of 3 other individuals and found they had no knowledge of the alleged event.
Prior to Day 5 of the hearing, Committee staff conducted a transcribed telephone interview with Judge Kavanaugh, subject to penalty of felony. He denied Ms. Ramirez’s allegations. Minority staff attended the interview under protest and refused to participate.
Swetnick Allegations
In response to allegations by Ms. Swetnick, the Committee requested evidence on 6 occasions from her. Ms. Swetnick refused the Committee’s request for an interview. Despite this obstruction, Committee staff attempted to pursue the investigation by interviewing 12 witnesses who claimed to have relevant information. Committee staff obtained two sworn statements from individuals with knowledge of Ms. Swetnick’s character and allegations.
Prior to Day 5 of the hearing, Committee staff also interviewed Judge Kavanaugh on these allegations on two separate transcribed telephone interviews, subject to penalty of felony—both before (when Ms. Ramirez’s allegations were also discussed) and after Ms. Swetnick was identified by name. Judge Kavanaugh denied Ms. Swetnick’s allegations, asserting that he does not even know Ms. Swetnick. Minority staff attended the interview under protest and refused to participate.
Anonymous Allegation from Colorado
In response to an anonymous allegation claiming Judge Kavanaugh pushed his girlfriend against a wall in a violent and sexual manner in 1998, Committee staff obtained a sworn statement from the woman dating Judge Kavanaugh at the time. She unequivocally denied that this incident ever took place.
Committee staff also questioned Judge Kavanaugh on these allegations during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. Like his then-girlfriend, he denied that the incident ever took place. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview.
Allegations by Others
The author of one allegation recanted in a public Tweet. The Committee referred the individual to the FBI for possible violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 (materially false statements) and 1505 (obstruction of congressional-committee proceedings). Committee staff questioned Judge Kavanaugh about the allegation during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. He unequivocally denied the allegation. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview.
A second allegation was completely anonymous. Committee staff questioned Judge Kavanaugh about the allegation during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. He unequivocally denied the allegation. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview. A woman has subsequently begun contacting Senate offices, claiming to be the author of the anonymous letter. Even though there are doubts about the authenticity of her claim, Committee staff is investigating.
Conclusion
The Committee’s investigation, like the FBI supplemental background investigation, has found that there is no corroboration of the allegations made against Judge Kavanaugh.
Here it is in its entirety:
Summary of Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation(as of October 4, 2018)
Background
The Senate Judiciary Committee has engaged in a thorough and robust investigation of allegations raised against Judge Kavanaugh. Throughout the last month, Committee staff members have collected statements, letters, and calls from individuals around the country. The reports range from substantive allegations of sexual misconduct, to short messages to senators passing along internet rumors and theories.
Committee staff continue to work tirelessly to pursue any and all substantive leads. In the course of the continuing investigation, staff members have spoken with 35 individuals, a task that requires extensive work during nights and weekends. More than 20 Committee staffers have contributed to the investigative efforts. The Committee has not received any evidence that would corroborate the claims made by Dr. Ford, Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Swetnick, or anybody else.
Allegations and Subjects
Ford Allegations
In response to Dr. Ford’s allegations, Committee staff repeatedly requested an opportunity to interview Dr. Ford, but her lawyers repeatedly refused. Committee staff offered to fly to California or any other location to interview Dr. Ford. But as Dr. Ford explained at her hearing, she was not clear that this offer had been made.
The Committee thus reopened the hearing on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination.
- During the additional hearing day (Day 5), the Committee solicited more than 8 total hours of public testimony under oath from Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh.
- In connection with the hearing, the Committee collected 24 pages of evidence from Dr. Ford in two productions. The Committee also received Judge Kavanaugh’s calendars.
- Notably, he stated that he had not known her to have any fear of flying or related claustrophobia and that she had previously provided advice to someone on how to successfully take a polygraph, directly contradicting her hearing testimony.
- Despite repeated requests by the Chairman, Dr. Ford still has not supplied several key items, including the charts from her polygraph examination, any recording of her polygraph examination, and the therapy notes that she claimed corroborated her story. Dr. Ford has not provided these therapy notes to the Committee, even though she shared these same notes with the media.
- Each person denied having any knowledge of the alleged gathering. Ms. Keyser stated that she does not even know Judge Kavanaugh and does not recall ever meeting him. And Mr. Smyth and Mr. Judge each said they had never witnessed Judge Kavanaugh engage in conduct of the kind described by Dr. Ford.
Finally, prior to Day 5 of the hearing, the Committee staff conducted a transcribed telephone interview with Judge Kavanaugh regarding Dr. Ford’s allegations.
The Minority staff refused to attend.
Ramirez Allegations
In response to the allegations from Ms. Ramirez, the Committee contacted Ms. Ramirez’s counsel 7 times seeking evidence to support the claims made in The New Yorker. Ms. Ramirez produced nothing in response. Ms. Ramirez’s counsel refused the Committee’s request for an interview. Committee staff nevertheless pursued the investigation. Staff interviewed 5 witnesses with relevant information. Committee staff also investigated the public statements of 3 other individuals and found they had no knowledge of the alleged event.
Prior to Day 5 of the hearing, Committee staff conducted a transcribed telephone interview with Judge Kavanaugh, subject to penalty of felony. He denied Ms. Ramirez’s allegations. Minority staff attended the interview under protest and refused to participate.
Swetnick Allegations
In response to allegations by Ms. Swetnick, the Committee requested evidence on 6 occasions from her. Ms. Swetnick refused the Committee’s request for an interview. Despite this obstruction, Committee staff attempted to pursue the investigation by interviewing 12 witnesses who claimed to have relevant information. Committee staff obtained two sworn statements from individuals with knowledge of Ms. Swetnick’s character and allegations.
Prior to Day 5 of the hearing, Committee staff also interviewed Judge Kavanaugh on these allegations on two separate transcribed telephone interviews, subject to penalty of felony—both before (when Ms. Ramirez’s allegations were also discussed) and after Ms. Swetnick was identified by name. Judge Kavanaugh denied Ms. Swetnick’s allegations, asserting that he does not even know Ms. Swetnick. Minority staff attended the interview under protest and refused to participate.
Anonymous Allegation from Colorado
In response to an anonymous allegation claiming Judge Kavanaugh pushed his girlfriend against a wall in a violent and sexual manner in 1998, Committee staff obtained a sworn statement from the woman dating Judge Kavanaugh at the time. She unequivocally denied that this incident ever took place.
Committee staff also questioned Judge Kavanaugh on these allegations during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. Like his then-girlfriend, he denied that the incident ever took place. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview.
Allegations by Others
The author of one allegation recanted in a public Tweet. The Committee referred the individual to the FBI for possible violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 (materially false statements) and 1505 (obstruction of congressional-committee proceedings). Committee staff questioned Judge Kavanaugh about the allegation during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. He unequivocally denied the allegation. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview.
A second allegation was completely anonymous. Committee staff questioned Judge Kavanaugh about the allegation during a transcribed telephone interview, subject to penalty of felony. He unequivocally denied the allegation. Minority staff attended but refused to participate in the interview. A woman has subsequently begun contacting Senate offices, claiming to be the author of the anonymous letter. Even though there are doubts about the authenticity of her claim, Committee staff is investigating.
Conclusion
The Committee’s investigation, like the FBI supplemental background investigation, has found that there is no corroboration of the allegations made against Judge Kavanaugh.
That seems to be a summary of the committee investigation, not the FBI's. The FBI investigation results have not been released, don't think they will be.
Besides, even the Dem senstors have said there's not much in it. The WH, despite what Trump promised, limited the scope of the investigation.
Both sides managed to once again turn an important issue into a partisan pissing match......and the American people end up not knowing what the true facts are. Well done. Please remember this when you go to the polls.
What was there to investigate? No one collaborated any of the accusations. And which back ground investigation by the FBI do you want released, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
I will be voting. The crap that the Democrats have done, the protesters shouting inside the Senate. Let the Red Wave begin.
The Republicans are too dangerous to be in power. 30% of Americans are hopeless, they’ve been lost to Fox News propaganda and would gladly watch this country set aside all laws and precedent as long as it gives them power. The only hope is that the remaining 70% of the country has been woken up by Trump and sees that we need rational adults making decisions.
According to the latest Rasmussen poll, President Trump's approval rating is at 51%.
Lol. Trumpers tout polls when they look good. Trash them when they don't. Since you're new to them, Rasmussen is the preferred poll of Pubs for many reasons.
However, the poll bump from Kavanaugh is real. Dems need to get back on message and let this go. Women have decided which side they are on, nothing to gain by continuing to beat this in the ground.
However, the poll bump from Kavanaugh is real. Dems need to get back on message and let this go. Women have decided which side they are on, nothing to gain by continuing to beat this in the ground.
uh, new accusations. The Pubs hid the results of #7 and the WH made the rules.
Avenati hurt the process with his wild accusations. Those are the ones the Pubs are now using to push back. The extremes win again.
Read it into what you will - I was simply responding to nutso's 70/30 comment.
Well you can't use a current high Rasmussen number to argue against the 30% number. I think Trump"s lowest has been around 35%.
I think the 30% number is probably close when it comes to hardcore, dedicated FOX watcher Trumpers. The rest are moderates and independents whose support vary with the news. If everyone was a hard yes/no on Trump the polls would always stay the same.
It can't be debated that there has never been a POTUS with such good economic/employment numbers who also has poll numbers this low.
Yep. The left has been infiltrated by crazed Statist and lunatics. True independents want nothing to do with today’s Democrats.
Oh look, a Fox News and Putin-loving twit comes back with the standard “triggered “ retort. Typical.
Yep, we’re the ones confused about what sex we are. We’re the ones intentionally disrupting assembled government. We’re the ones who hate the electoral college and the representative form of democracy that has made America the greatest nation in the history of the world. We’re the ones who hate America, our history, and scold founders who have been dead for centuries. We’re the ones who promote the illegal crossing of our borders with no consequences. We’re the ones that refuse to acknowledge Article II. We’re the ones listening to pedophiles in Hollywood for political advise. We’re the ones who don’t belive in individualism and personal propriety rights. We’re the ones who have justified the murder of humans with brain activity and heartbeats. I could go on but you’re right...
too bad we all can’t be Statist Democrats.
Yep, I’m unhinged. Expect to see me physically attacking people I disagree with and shouting down government officials in the Senate chambers this week.
I don't know maybe the libs got it right. If I was in high school today I'd go to Walmart, buy a cheap dress, say I was a girl for a day and take a shower with the cheer leaders. And since girls can now play football I wouldn't even have to miss a practice. I could than rent the dress to my buddies and they could get in on the fun.
All democrats are America and democracy hating, criminal immigrant loving, sexually confused, pedophile promoting, liberal, elitest, National anthem protesters who hate our military, personal rights, presidential power, and puppies.
Like I said, Trump Republicans. Most of your statements refer to the most extreme elements of the Democratic party......but that's how you guys want to label all democrats. The others are just plain bullshit lies. Just like your leader does.
And climbing. He's now supported by 45% of the African-American population, the most of any President since....
Bob, you've allowed the crazy folks like Bernie to take over your party. Where are the Blue Dog's today, save maybe one WV Senator who has a bit of logic left.
You're not unique or original with this sentiment.
https://medium.com/s/youthnow/why-older-people-have-always-trashed-young-people-8f918529009a
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That's laughable. Your Trump Derangement Syndrome doesn't allow you any semblance of objectivity...LOL
The Hispanic woman, who accosted Flake in the elevator was a Director of the Center for Popular Democracy, which is funded by GEORGE SOROS. Pretending it isn't happening doesn't mean it isn't happening.
Says the guy who's never ever watched 5 minutes of FOX News in his life, but knows everything there is to know about it...LOL
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Seriously? If you didn't limit the scope of the investigation, the Dems would have had the FBI chasing rabbits all over the country, until the 2020 election. It's pretty obvious to anyone with more than two brain cells that the Dems were relying on delay tactics. There was never any substance to Ford's allegations or Feinstein would have hit BK between the eyes with it in the hearing. She probably did a cursory investigation, realized there was no substance and decided to use it for an ambush after the hearing was over.
Personally, I hope the FBI does a thorough investigation of all the allegations and arrests anyone who knowingly lied to the Senate Committee. They have to do something to restore the integrity of the process.
I always get a laugh out of the idiotic things you say. It's even funnier, knowing you're serious...lol
What do you even know about "FOX News propaganda"? I suspect it's something you've heard from CNN or MSNBC. If you ever watched FOX News, you'd know how ridiculous you sound every time you make that foolish statement.
The Reps are nominating strict Constitutionalists to the Supreme Court. They follow the laws, as written.
The Dems nominate activist judges, who try to make it up as they go along, so your statement describes what the Dems are trying to do, NOT what the Reps are actually doing.
Keep posting, because I do find you very amusing. If you believe you are really a rational adult, then I'm absolutely laughing out loud.
Speaking of conspiracy theorists...LOL
What part of "NO corroborating evidence", do you not understand? The Dems were throwing crap at the wall and NONE of it stuck. Time to move on.
Gosh, do you think the constant negative drone of the MSM may have affected that?
