Decided to start a new thread for Kavanaugh to share thoughts, ideas, news here instead of further extending the Monday thread. Sorry to kick things off with a Tweet, but found this thread really helpful, including recommended action items:
Also: Seth Abramson tweeting that there was no vetting (via Geoff Bennett). Kennedy negotiated with Trump that he'd retire once he was guaranteed (his former Law Clerk) Kavanaugh would be appointed. Seth: Unrolled (because Seth Abramson and a million tweets): threadreaderapp.com/thread/1016713769551089666.html Geoff Bennett:
(There were a couple "corrections" in that it wasn't a "transaction" because Kennedy gave him a list and not just one name.)
Post by claudiajean on Jul 10, 2018 18:04:38 GMT -5
So if there is proof Kennedy agreed to retire if he got to pick his successor, is there any recourse? (Other than hoping that turns public pressure enough that he isnāt confirmed, I mean).
So if there is proof Kennedy agreed to retire if he got to pick his successor, is there any recourse? (Other than hoping that turns public pressure enough that he isnāt confirmed, I mean).
Students, Alumni Urge Yale Law School's Leadership To Denounce Brett Kavanaugh www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/yale-law-school-open-letter-brett-kavanaugh_us_5b45753ee4b0c523e263ec91 Even though Yale Law SchoolĀ published a press release touting the accomplishments of Brett Kavanaugh, its alumnus and President Donald Trumpās new Supreme Court nominee, not everyone at the school is singing his praises. As of Tuesday night, more than 200 students, staff members and alumni of Yale Law School signed an open letter calling for the institution to rescind its apparent support of Kavanaugh.Ā The letter, addressed to the law schoolās leadership and Dean Heather Gerken,Ā argued that Kavanaugh, as a possible Supreme Court justice, puts American democracy in danger and called his nomination an āemergency.ā
Post by WanderingWinoZ on Jul 11, 2018 7:05:35 GMT -5
My husband is pretty hopeless that nothing can stop him, but I think we have to fight hard....there may be something, somewhere that's damaging enough to keep him off the bench.
A related point. As Obama aide Tommy Vietor noted this evening, Kavanaugh was a top aide to George W. Bush for 5 or 6 years. He was involved in countless political and legal decisions ā not least choosing other Supreme Court nominees and the thinking that went into choosing them. All those emails, memos and notes are public records. When Justice Kagan was nominated to the Court, her White House era records were all rushed online to be scrutinized as part of her confirmation process. Democrats should demand no less for Judge Kavanaugh. Thereās even apparently a group which has already FOIAād all those documents and theyāre overdue for release.
WanderingWinoZ I know; my H is equally discouraged in accepting its gonna happen. (&, therefore, not being NEARLY as diligent in making calls as Iād prefer, but I digress...) In case this helps prep anyone for said phone calls: How key senators reacted to Trumpās pick - The Washington Post apple.news/AlAbQO-3tTw2qPF1_jroQMw
Post by seeyalater52 on Jul 11, 2018 8:00:22 GMT -5
Iām pretty convinced itās going to happen but that doesnāt mean we canāt fight and claw and kick and scream all the way down. We owe it to everyone who is going to be totally fucked by this Court not to let it happen quietly or easily.
Post by penguingrrl on Jul 11, 2018 9:44:36 GMT -5
I know that in general calling senators from states other than yours is considered poor form and useless because it can water down the message from their own constituents. Is that still the case or should I be calling? Iāve called and thanked Booker and Melendez for taking a strong stand, but that seems like not nearly enough to avoid living Handmaidās Tale.
I know that in general calling senators from states other than yours is considered poor form and useless because it can water down the message from their own constituents. Is that still the case or should I be calling? Iāve called and thanked Booker and Melendez for taking a strong stand, but that seems like not nearly enough to avoid living Handmaidās Tale.
As always Topher is annoying the shit out of me by encouraging out of state calls to Murkowski. I talk to Collins' and Murkowski's offices weekly and I know for a fact that out of state calls are not well-received. Personally I would not call anyone out of state, with the exception maybe if you're really desperate to yell at someone call Grassley since he's chair of Judiciary and not a real target to vote no.
People with the following Democratic Senators should also call to urge them to stand with Schumer in opposing the nominee (note: not all of these are a real risk, but still worth the calls):
I know that in general calling senators from states other than yours is considered poor form and useless because it can water down the message from their own constituents. Is that still the case or should I be calling? Iāve called and thanked Booker and Melendez for taking a strong stand, but that seems like not nearly enough to avoid living Handmaidās Tale.
As always Topher is annoying the shit out of me by encouraging out of state calls to Murkowski. I talk to Collins' and Murkowski's offices weekly and I know for a fact that out of state calls are not well-received. Personally I would not call anyone out of state, with the exception maybe if you're really desperate to yell at someone call Grassley since he's chair of Judiciary and not a real target to vote no.Ā
People with the following Democratic Senators should also call to urge them to stand with Schumer in opposing the nominee (note: not all of these are a real risk, but still worth the calls):
Donnelly
Heitkamp
Manchin Bennet Jones
McCaskill
Nelson
Tester
Thank you! I saw people encouraging calls to Collins and Murkowski and remembered what you have said about doing that, so held off. Iāve definitely called Booker and Menendez, but they arenāt vulnerable to breaking rank on this. Itās frustrating being so powerless, but I donāt want to risk invalidating the message by calling out of staters who can then pretend their constituents disagree.
I saw Topher's tweet and don't follow how he got "Murkowski wants calls from out of state" from a quote where she basically said she wasn't too bothered because most of the calls she received so far were from out of state. Why does he do this? It's weird.
I saw Topher's tweet and don't follow how he got "Murkowski wants calls from out of state" from a quote where she basically said she wasn't too bothered because most of the calls she received so far were from out of state. Why does he do this? It's weird.
He is on my last fucking nerve right now. He knows for a fact that this is not her position, heās just being ridiculous for no reason. Our campaigns director called him this morning to complain and he wasnāt even sorry.
His whole argument here seems very confusing and poorly-formed. Aside from the actual issue that he thinks ISPs have a constitutional right to decide what information passes through their servers, I find it concerning that his opinion seems so poorly constructed and contradictory.
His whole argument here seems very confusing and poorly-formed. Aside from the actual issue that he thinks ISPs have a constitutional right to decide what information passes through their servers, I find it concerning that his opinion seems so poorly constructed and contradictory.
Pretty sure he doesn't actually care about the construction of his opinions as long as they support the right's policy initiatives.
Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 12, 2018 12:07:33 GMT -5
Like clockwork, Sinclair has a must-run cheering on SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh Sinclair chief political analyst Boris Epshteyn: āHe is easily the most confirmable candidateā
Post by miniroller on Jul 12, 2018 16:26:50 GMT -5
Vanity Fair: Brett Kavanaughās Explanation For His Crippling Credit-Card Debt Is Pure MAGA apple.news/A2TtCEqFITfO2NZLBgtZqpQ Fortunately, we donāt have to worry about Brettās financial situation or spending habits because, rather fortuitously, āthe credit-card debts and loan were either paid off or fell below the reporting requirements in 2017, according to the filings, which do not require details on the nature or source of such payments.ā So unless it comes to light that he killed and buried a guy below the Nationalsā dugout, heās virtually guaranteed to be confirmed. And even then, Republicans would probably find a way to push him through.
(āBork himā- referring to late 80ās Republican-secured SC nominee who didnāt get voted in as Demās figured out how to completely ruin his public image ((ie spread the truth about certain harmful views)) in such a way that the couple Rās in blue states knew they were ruining political future. Itās probably our best hope, so I certainly encourage sharing stories re: the threat & danger of Kavanaugh with friends, family, social media accts, etc.)
(āBork himā- referring to late 80ās Republican-secured SC nominee who didnāt get voted in as Demās figured out how to completely ruin his public image ((ie spread the truth about certain harmful views)) in such a way that the couple Rās in blue states knew they were ruining political future. Itās probably our best hope, so I certainly encourage sharing stories re: the threat & danger of Kavanaugh with friends, family, social media accts, etc.)
In fairness, Bork was really super open about his racist views during his hearing. So he basically Borked himself.
(āBork himā- referring to late 80ās Republican-secured SC nominee who didnāt get voted in as Demās figured out how to completely ruin his public image ((ie spread the truth about certain harmful views)) in such a way that the couple Rās in blue states knew they were ruining political future. Itās probably our best hope, so I certainly encourage sharing stories re: the threat & danger of Kavanaugh with friends, family, social media accts, etc.)
In fairness, Bork was really super open about his racist views during his hearing. So he basically Borked himself.
True. Which gives me even less hope, knowing Kavanaughās relationship with the truth, or lack thereof: as he demonstrated 20 secs after 45ās introduction by saying he has witnessed aforementionedās āappreciation for the vital role of the American judiciaryā
I was just trying to not Freak Out & continue to urge phone calls to Senators!š