The man who testified Thursday can’t control his temper, he is overtly partisan and he doesn’t always tell the truth.
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Defiant Kavanaugh denies Ford’s poignant assault accusation and calls process a ‘national disgrace’
The Supreme Court nominee addresses senators after Christine Blasey Ford testifies that he sexually assaulted her in high school. President Trump quickly praises Kavanaugh, and Republicans say the Judiciary Committee will vote Friday.
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Maine Voices: Base confirmation of Kavanaugh on his superb record over past 35 years
It’s unfair to judge who he is today by how he may – may – have behaved in a stupid moment of his youth.
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Third accuser deepens Sen. Collins’ quandary over Kavanaugh on eve of critical hearing
Maine’s Republican senator won’t publicly say whether the new allegations warrant a delay to allow for a full investigation, but she reportedly expressed her concerns to party leaders.
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Third woman accuses Kavanaugh of excessive drinking, assaults on girls
The new allegation comes one day before Kavanaugh is set to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing along with another accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.
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Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford has 4 affidavits backing up assault claims
Christine Blasey Ford, who is scheduled to testify Thursday about the Supreme Court nominee’s alleged assault in high school, says she told several people years ago about the incident.
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Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to have an abortion.
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Maine Voices: In vote on court nominee, Margaret Chase Smith put principle before party
Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to have an abortion.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins reiterates that Kavanaugh is unlikely to favor overturning Roe v. Wade
She cites points he made in conversations with her.
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The View From Here: Ultimately, history will judge us all
Our response to a sexual assault allegation against a Supreme Court nominee will reflect America’s values, for good or ill.