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In terms of the overall needle, after the testimony was heard, 37 percent say confirm the nomination, 44 percent say reject it, and 18 percent remain undecided, with Democrats going one way and Republicans the other. But once the voters are told that the named witnesses deny any knowledge of the allegation, this shifts to 57 percent who favor confirmation — and that goes up to 60 percent, if the FBI agrees there is no corroboration. Remember, because there is no specific “where” or “when” in Ford’s allegation, Kavanaugh cannot establish an alibi — and that’s why corroboration of other facts is so critical.
Ford claimed that three other people were present at the house where the alleged incident with Kavanaugh took place: Mark Judge, Patrick Smyth, and Leland Keyser. All three eventually issued sworn statements to the judiciary committee denying any recollection of the alleged events. Keyser, who is Ford’s lifelong friend, stated that she never met Kavanaugh.
The statements by the alleged witnesses, despite being central to the story, drew less than five minutes, or less than 2 percent, of total coverage.
“This statistic should embarrass any network which claims to be devoted to fair news coverage,” Noel wrote.
“Women across this nation should be outraged at what these white men senators are doing to this woman.” -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif.
“There has been some discussion of the GOP senators who happened to all be ... white men.” -- Jim Sciutto, CNN correspondent
“What troubles me is now there are ... they’re all white men.” -- Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan, on CNN
”You’re seeing on display a metaphor for what this party is, which is basically ignorant white men.” -- “Morning Joe” contributor Donny Deutsch
“All these white men ... stumbling all over themselves asking her, you know, aggressive and obnoxious questions.” -- Asha Rangappa, CNN analyst
originally posted by: highvein
a reply to: Grambler
If you could get an interview with Tucker Carlson, would you do it?
originally posted by: loam
a reply to: Grambler
I think this is no longer about Kavanaugh. The true aim is white men (and any race or sex, if you happen to be a conservative).
ABC NEWS: Us white male Christians need to step back and give others room to lead
Read that and tell me you think otherwise.
"I just want to say to the men of this country just shut up and step up. Do the right thing for a change," Senator Mazie Hirono
The best I could shoot for is getting interviewed by Augustus here on ATS!
originally posted by: highvein
a reply to: Grambler
The best I could shoot for is getting interviewed by Augustus here on ATS!
lol. That might be even better.
But seriously. I think if these media hosts would interview a regular citizen, who has actually followed this story, and does not come off as a radical, it might turn some lightbulbs on for other regular citizens.
I will see what I can do.
originally posted by: JasonBillung
a reply to: Grambler
The only poll that matters is the one in November.
The reason is because the MSM and culture such as tv shows, music, celebrities, etc. have been dominated by people insinuated Kavanaughs guilt while withholding key parts of the story.
Her trademark line is a good reminder, as we sit here today, some 36 years after the alleged event occurred when there is no corroboration and indeed it is refuted by the people allegedly there.
Dr. Ford’s allegation is not merely uncorroborated, it is refuted by the very people she says were there, including by a long-time friend of hers. Refuted.
They have not only not — not corroborated her charges, they have explicitly refuted her charges. That’s significant to a fair-minded fact finder.
originally posted by: theantediluvian
Also, he keeps claiming that the other people claimed to be there by Ford have all refuted her claim. That's a lie. They all said they had no recollection. That's not the same thing. He should know this. He's trying to be a SCOTUS justice for life.
More noteworthy, 54 percent of Republicans said that they would support confirming Kavanaugh even if it turned out that the sexual assault accusations against him are true.
Only 32 percent of Republican voters disagreed with that sentiment.
originally posted by: FyreByrd
And, according to another poll:
More noteworthy, 54 percent of Republicans said that they would support confirming Kavanaugh even if it turned out that the sexual assault accusations against him are true.
Only 32 percent of Republican voters disagreed with that sentiment.
www.salon.com...
So, in simpler terms, it doesn't matter to "republicans" (and I assume many others) whether or not he sexually assaulted this woman or any other back then or now.
The sole qualification required is that he is on the Corporations uber alles team.
I think this is no longer about Kavanaugh. The true aim is white men
How equitable were things prior to say... 1865? 1920? 1965? 2015? Your statement not only disregards historical reality, it's dismissive of the generations of struggle required to bring about equality under the law to a diverse group of people from all walks of life. 1865 - 13th Amendment abolished slavery, 1920 - 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote, 1964-65 - Civil Rights Act & Voting Rights Act end segregation/Jim Crow, 2015 - In Obergefell v. Hodges, SCOTUS rules that samesex couples have the same fundamental right to marry in the largest expansion of civil liberty in this country since the Civil Rights Era and one that was vehemently opposed by the majority of the Right to the bitter end.
Despite white men comprising only 31 percent of the population, 97 percent of all Republican elected officials are white and 76 percent are male. Of all Democratic elected officials, 79 percent are white and 65 percent are male, according to the study.
originally posted by: loam
a reply to: Grambler
I think this is no longer about Kavanaugh. The true aim is white men (and any race or sex, if you happen to be a conservative).
ABC NEWS: Us white male Christians need to step back and give others room to lead
Read that and tell me you think otherwise.