One of Owen's notable opinions was dismissing a lawsuit brought by a high school cheerleader who didn't want to be forced to cheer for her rapist and was kicked off the squad
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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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Graham using his time to subtweet the "undecided" Senate voters to say they need to suck it up and vote yes
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Graham says within an hour of his nomination Kavanaugh became the single greatest threat to democracy by people who voted for Kagan and Sotomayor. Folks, I got nothing to add to this point
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I wish we could have a hearing where the nominees kids could show up, Graham says. Kavanaugh's kids could have stayed. Should have stayed. It's democracy in action.
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Graham asks the dumbest question yet which is "can you and four other judges just decide to overturn Roe v Wade" The point he's making is that there needs to be litigation in the pipeline. Update: There are at least 13 cases right now in that pipeline!
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I take that back. Graham just asked Kavanaugh if he'd listen to both sides when hearing a challenge to Roe. That's the dumbest question yet.
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Graham asks Kavanugh where he was on 9-11 Kavanaugh telling his evacuation story Notes his wife was President Bush's personal aid at the time
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Graham asking about the extension of constitutional rights of Americans abroad Kavanaugh agrees the constitution protects Americans from their own government when they are abroad
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Graham just said there is no constitutional right to turn on your government and collaborate with the enemy and I don't think this line of questioning is going where he intends it to
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Ends by asking Kavanaugh how he would like to be remembered Good dad. Good judge. Good husband Feinstein offers up. Elicits a chuckle from the room
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