Hatch has introduced legislation to undo Chevron FWIW Kavanaugh says this is an issue of "liberty"
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Leahy's questions to Kavanaugh about his exchanges with the Republican staffer who stole Dem emails suggests Leahy has the goods on Kavanaugh here. This is solid prosecutorial questioning happening here
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It is pretty apparent based on Leahy's questions that Kavanaugh was in possession of stolen emails that he used to shepherd Bush judicial nominees so that's something
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Kavanaugh insists this is just how judicial nominations proceed
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The tone of this exchange is very moderated but this is high Senate drama. Leahy is fully making the case for Kavanaugh as a liar and a thief
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Leahy now asks Kavanaugh directly if he was ever asked about a mole to get information on strategy and information Kavanaugh gives the shruggy guy as his response
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Leahy asks if Kavanaugh ever got an email from a GOP staffer that references stolen materials. Kavanaugh asks if Leahy has such an email Leahy says ask Grassley Folks my money is on that email existing and this is how Leahy just got around confidentiality
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Grassley jumps in and gets real heated and insists that all the necessary documents are public. Leahy just gave a master class here folks
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Kavanaugh now jumps into the fray to say his testimony is 100% accurate on this point That shuts Grassley up. Leahy not so much. Leahy says there is evidence to suggest Kavanaugh had stolen emails and new it, hints there's more proof in the committee confidential documents
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This is a super fine line Leahy is walking here because the penalty for breaking confidentiality can be expulsion from the Senate
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God I love good lawyering Okay back to substantive coverage I just had to say that because that exchange was THE BEST
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Kavanaugh is a visibly different witness after that exchange. Leahy shook him.
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Leahy prepping a video for the hearing and Grassley says it better be fair
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Before the video starts Leahy asks if Kavnaugh ever worked with John Yoo on warrantless surveillance Kavanaugh responds by offering "context" and reiterating that he "wasn't read into that program"
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Leahy repeats his question: While in the White House did you ever work with John Yoo on warantless surveillance Kavanaugh says "after 9-11 it was all hands on deck" That's a yes folks
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Leahy says to Grassley it's not fair to Kavanaugh that he can't hand him documents that would refresh Kavnaugh's memory on his work on warrantless surveillance Grassley stammers and says if Leahy identifies the documents he can probably see them but the rest of us suckers can't
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Leahy responds by saying he wants the same things he asked for August 16th and they are directly relevant to all these questions, including emails with John Yoo Grassley says Leahy can have them for tomorrow (maybe? that was a mumble and he is clearly not pleased)
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Grassley now gavels Leahy out of time. Leahy objects and Grassley gives him another minute Leahy asks Kavanaugh if Trump has the absolute power to pardon himself Kavanaugh says dunno never thought about it
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Leahy asks if the president has the power to pardon someone in exchange for a promise that person won't testify again them Kavanaugh refuses to answer
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Now it is Sen. Graham's turn. He's going to do all he can to get Kavanaugh's stride and confidence back. Asks Kavanaugh if he knew about stolen emails and suddenly Kavanaugh is able to answer yes and no questions
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Graham notes that a Parkland parent is in the audience and gives Kavanaugh a chance to tell them about his job as a judge Note Kavanaugh could have done that personally yesterday but chose to snub instead
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Also. This is evidence of the GOP reading the Kavanaugh coverage and trying to take control of the narrative around the confirmation hearings
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Kavanaugh insisting he understands the situation of homeless people because he regularly serves them meals This is just gross tbh. If I was a Parkland parent I would be FUMING right now
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Now Graham asks Kavnaugh to describe the difference between Kavanaugh the man and Kavanaugh the judge
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Kavanaugh insists "the homeless" are "just as good" as the "rest of us"
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Oh good grief now Kavanaugh referencing To Kill a Mockingbird
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Second To Kill a Mockingbird reference from Kavanaugh, this time to pat himself on the back when he ruled that a single use of the N* word creates a racially hostile work environment
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Motion for Senate Republicans to learn how to pronounce Justice Sotomayor's name properly
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Protesters interrupting Graham and Kavanaugh now Graham wants to ask Kavanaugh about statements former Clinton attorney Greg Craig said about Elena Kagan
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Progressive women frighten Sen. Graham it is so open and apparent
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The point Graham is making is that presidents appoint judges who share their philosophy. He's right. He's also confirming Kavanaugh is the fifth vote to kill/gut Roe and upend most the New Deal
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