Complete exchange between Sen. @maziehirono & Judge #Kavanaugh on sexual harassment, former judge Alex Kozinski and #MeToo movement. pic.twitter.com/nmM7V3ksy6— CSPAN (@cspan) September 5, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Complete exchange between Sen. @maziehirono & Judge #Kavanaugh on sexual harassment, former judge Alex Kozinski and #MeToo movement.
Donald Trump has no idea his staff is sabotaging him
Donald Trump has no idea his staff is sabotaging him https://t.co/914cvVFw4K via @MotherJones pic.twitter.com/8jl89wrODm— Kevin Drum (@kdrum) September 5, 2018
Trump isn’t really running things
Confessing to a coup doesn't make the anonymous senior official a hero https://t.co/WAfsKhdgbD— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) September 5, 2018
Trump hunting for leakers who talked to Woodward for new book: report
Trump hunting for leakers who talked to Woodward for new book: report https://t.co/XAMtvjPfn2 pic.twitter.com/Qt48LxuBIv— The Hill (@thehill) September 5, 2018
If you’re with me in this fight, can you sign my petition opposing Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court as Republicans rush through his confirmation hearings this week? — Kamala Harris
If you’re with me in this fight, can you sign my petition opposing Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court as Republicans rush through his confirmation hearings this week?— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 5, 2018
There it is—Jury questionnaire for Manafort's upcoming trial in DC lists Sam Patten as someone whose name "may come up in connection with this case."
There it is—Jury questionnaire for Manafort's upcoming trial in DC lists Sam Patten as someone whose name "may come up in connection with this case." (Patten pleaded guilty last week to failing to register as a foreign lobbyist for Ukraine's Opposition Bloc.) pic.twitter.com/o5tK3GtRNr— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) September 5, 2018
Carl Bernstein suggests that John Kelly should resign and testify before Congress in the wake of the Woodward book about Trump.
Carl Bernstein suggests that John Kelly should resign and testify before Congress in the wake of the Woodward book about Trump.https://t.co/EZU6NIWZMJ— Jon Cooper 🌊 (@joncoopertweets) September 5, 2018
Gerrymandered North Carolina district map to be used in midterms despite being ruled unconstitutional
Gerrymandered North Carolina district map to be used in midterms despite being ruled unconstitutional https://t.co/hzWHoJQCdg pic.twitter.com/PLpREL7oua— The Hill (@thehill) September 5, 2018
President Trump slams a New York Times op-ed written by an unnamed senior administration official as "gutless"
President Trump slams a New York Times op-ed written by an unnamed senior administration official as "gutless" https://t.co/CL3Idq5CNO pic.twitter.com/IeBYDRL0rR— CNN (@CNN) September 5, 2018
Trump Is Russia’s Weapon—Not Its End State
Hard to feel it outside DC, but the tempo of crisis has changed. We're close to a crisis that will test each of us, and we need to be ready. I have faith in us. We'll survive if we fight.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) September 5, 2018
But what worries me: the second the crisis comes, Russia will act.https://t.co/XpuspgBxRV
It's not enough for Brett Kavanaugh to say that Roe v. Wade is "settled law." Chief Justice Roberts said the same thing in 2005. Then he voted in favor of a law that would have forced 75% of Texas clinics to close. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
It's not enough for Brett Kavanaugh to say that Roe v. Wade is "settled law." Chief Justice Roberts said the same thing in 2005. Then he voted in favor of a law that would have forced 75% of Texas clinics to close. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) September 5, 2018
Kaboom! Never seen anything quite like this before. Bombshell NYT anonymous op-ed piece from INSIDE Trump White House. A must read.
Kaboom! Never seen anything quite like this before. Bombshell NYT anonymous op-ed piece from INSIDE Trump White House. A must read. https://t.co/rLNdUnUoBm— Dan Rather (@DanRather) September 5, 2018
Remembering Kavanaugh's pal Manny Miranda
Remembering Kavanaugh's pal Manny Miranda https://t.co/3EFF1zU9I9 via @TPM— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 5, 2018
Kavanaugh is filibustering to avoid answering "yes, I got and used info that Manny Miranda stole from you."— emptywheel (@emptywheel) September 5, 2018
I covered the Manny Miranda stuff as closely as any reporter, along with @alexanderbolton -- this line of Qs is a fascinating blast from past for a small cadre of flacks and hacks of the '01-'04 era.— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) September 5, 2018
Leahy is trying to set a trap here, obviously.
Sen Patrick Leahy Accuses Brett Kavanaugh of Role In Stolen Emails At Co...
WATCH NOW!
Sen Patrick Leahy Accuses Brett Kavanaugh of Role In Stolen Emails At Co... https://t.co/wn08gVNyKY via @YouTube. #Liar answers #VoteNoOnKavanaugh— katherine (@kathedden) September 5, 2018
This Is a Constitutional Crisis
Read @davidfrum on the deepening crisis: https://t.co/usLeV5gJLx— Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) September 5, 2018
We have discovered evidence that Judge Kavanaugh misled the Senate during his 2004 and 2006 hearings. Truthfulness under oath is not an optional qualification for a Supreme Court nominee. Watch as I question him here
We have discovered evidence that Judge Kavanaugh misled the Senate during his 2004 and 2006 hearings. Truthfulness under oath is not an optional qualification for a Supreme Court nominee. Watch as I question him here: https://t.co/twNcwl91PR— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) September 5, 2018
Nice touch @RussianEmbassy, throwing deadly poison into a charity bin. @PutinRF has no honour, what else would you expect from a paedophile that kisses the stomachs of little boys?
Nice touch @RussianEmbassy, throwing deadly poison into a charity bin. @PutinRF has no honour, what else would you expect from a paedophile that kisses the stomachs of little boys? #RussiavsBritain https://t.co/02TlBEXD2t— Louise Bagshawe (@LouiseBagshawe) September 5, 2018
Jerome Corsi, Conspiracy Theorist, Is Subpoenaed in Mueller Investigation
Roger Stone, Infowars and QAnon all in the same barrel?— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) September 5, 2018
Happy Wednesday!
cc @Grzabjj @ericgarland @911CORLEBRA777 @thespybrief https://t.co/SF8O8Pfrjo
We are filing suit against the Trump administration for abandoning longstanding prohibitions on injuring or killing over 300 species of migratory birds in New York.
We are filing suit against the Trump administration for abandoning longstanding prohibitions on injuring or killing over 300 species of migratory birds in New York. https://t.co/NnS09Lxlv4 pic.twitter.com/DgsXBi2Q7K— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) September 5, 2018
Kavanaugh says that September 11 changed his perspective on the power of the presidency, and persuaded him the president should be above any sort of investigation that might interfere with their dutie
Kavanaugh says that September 11 changed his perspective on the power of the presidency, and persuaded him the president should be above any sort of investigation that might interfere with their duties pic.twitter.com/zZVF5NqF1q— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 5, 2018
The Kavanaugh team does not think they have a Zina Bash problem-she's back front and center today
The Kavanaugh team does not think they have a Zina Bash problem-she's back front and center today. #KavanaughConfirmation pic.twitter.com/yUlVgRCNLW— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) September 5, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh will not answer whether a sitting president has to respond to a subpoena because it's a "potential hypothetical."
Brett Kavanaugh will not answer whether a sitting president has to respond to a subpoena because it's a "potential hypothetical."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 5, 2018
#Kavanaugh just said that this quote is a “misunderstanding” of what he meant when he said it. Then, word salad. This is actually astonishing. What does “erroneous decision” mean?
#Kavanaugh just said that this quote is a “misunderstanding” of what he meant when he said it. Then, word salad. This is actually astonishing. What does “erroneous decision” mean? #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/mNHCXuLU51— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) September 5, 2018
NOW: Police and staff are keeping all seats for the public empty. No more public inside. There is a line outside, unclear if this is temporary. This is why you hear no more protests.
NOW: Police and staff are keeping all seats for the public empty. No more public inside. There is a line outside, unclear if this is temporary.— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) September 5, 2018
This is why you hear no more protests. pic.twitter.com/ZMOzwvUYU7
BREAKING: An Emirates A380 in quarantine at JFK Airport right now awaiting CDC officials after about 100 passengers became ill with fevers over 100 degrees and coughing. Flight 203 had just arrived from Dubai.
BREAKING: An Emirates A380 in quarantine at JFK Airport right now awaiting CDC officials after about 100 passengers became ill with fevers over 100 degrees and coughing. Flight 203 had just arrived from Dubai. pic.twitter.com/lyUgNbMaEW— Sam Sweeney (@SweeneyABC) September 5, 2018
Kavanaugh just said that US vs. Nixon was "one of the greatest moments in American judicial history." 😳 ICYMI:it's his recorded position that a sitting POTUS cannot be charged while in office but SCOTUS found against Nixon in that case. So now, he's back peddling.
Kavanaugh just said that US vs. Nixon was "one of the greatest moments in American judicial history." 😳— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) September 5, 2018
ICYMI:it's his recorded position that a sitting POTUS cannot be charged while in office but SCOTUS found against Nixon in that case. So now, he's back peddling. pic.twitter.com/2ZTOWCswkI
White House officials have finally obtained a copy of Woodward’s book — they didn’t have one yesterday when WaPo dropped explosive stories — and are now poring over it...
White House officials have finally obtained a copy of Woodward’s book — they didn’t have one yesterday when WaPo dropped explosive stories — and are now poring over it... https://t.co/Nup0Js6C7T— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) September 5, 2018
Kavanaugh's debt payoff was not a one-off. As @dcpoll points out, the same thing happened in 2006, the year he was confirmed to the US Court of Appeals.
Kavanaugh's debt payoff was not a one-off. As @dcpoll points out, the same thing happened in 2006, the year he was confirmed to the US Court of Appeals. https://t.co/6ik0Rv7wXX— Elizabeth de la Vega (@Delavegalaw) September 5, 2018
#BREAKING: British prosecutors say they have sufficient evidence to charge two Russians with conspiracy to murder former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The suspects' names are Aleksandr Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov.
#BREAKING: British prosecutors say they have sufficient evidence to charge two Russians with conspiracy to murder former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. The suspects' names are Aleksandr Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov. pic.twitter.com/xiIT5hIBau— RFE/RL (@RFERL) September 5, 2018
Iran's foreign minister says “Mr. Trump needs to stand aside and allow those who battled terrorism in Syria to do their work"
Iran's foreign minister says “Mr. Trump needs to stand aside and allow those who battled terrorism in Syria to do their work" https://t.co/xYqbNMOkP5— Bloomberg (@business) September 5, 2018
Facebook and Twitter executives will testify before Congress today on election meddling. "It's an arms race, and it will take the combined forces of the U.S. private and public sectors to protect America's democracy from outside interference."
Facebook and Twitter executives will testify before Congress today on election meddling. "It's an arms race, and it will take the combined forces of the U.S. private and public sectors to protect America's democracy from outside interference." https://t.co/gHTV9nJ7Zr— RFE/RL (@RFERL) September 5, 2018
In 2007 I sent Brett Kavanaugh this letter asking to explain his inaccurate and misleading testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. I’m still waiting for an answer.
In 2007 I sent Brett Kavanaugh this letter asking to explain his inaccurate and misleading testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. I’m still waiting for an answer. pic.twitter.com/c7XoGJKDSj— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 10, 2018
Opinion: The Kavanaugh nomination must be paused. And he must recuse himself.
Opinion: The Kavanaugh nomination must be paused. And he must recuse himself. https://t.co/9JmbIJlGb4— POLITICO (@politico) September 5, 2018
Republicans could have picked from a lot of conservative judges, but only Kavanaugh has taken a particular position on the prosecution of a sitting president...
Republicans could have picked from a lot of conservative judges, but only Kavanaugh has taken a particular position on the prosecution of a sitting president... pic.twitter.com/vDJeVZDwII— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) September 5, 2018
Grassley talking about the Dems being "courteous" to the committee rings hollow after the lack of "courtesy" during the Merrick Garland nomination. Everything rings hollow after the Garland nomination.
Grassley talking about the Dems being "courteous" to the committee rings hollow after the lack of "courtesy" during the Merrick Garland nomination. Everything rings hollow after the Garland nomination.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) September 4, 2018
How did the nominee for the Supreme Court spend $60,000 to $200,000 on Washington Nationals seats—and how did he pay it off so quickly?
How did the nominee for the Supreme Court spend $60,000 to $200,000 on Washington Nationals seats—and how did he pay it off so quickly? #WhoOwnsKavanaugh https://t.co/qzgSOUSo2g— Cornelia (@PaladinCornelia) September 5, 2018
NYC fines unpaid by Kushner Cos.: Over $500K and counting
NYC fines unpaid by Kushner Cos.: Over $500K and counting (from @AP) https://t.co/SAEn0xJkZg— Anita Kumar (@anitakumar01) September 5, 2018
#Kavanaugh racked up a hundred Gs in debt. Then, the next year, whammo, the debt was gone. Paid by a friend, he said. No wait, friendS, he said. What was the $ for? Who paid it back?
#Kavanaugh racked up a hundred Gs in debt. Then, the next year, whammo, the debt was gone. Paid by a friend, he said. No wait, friendS, he said.— Greg Olear (@gregolear) September 5, 2018
What was the $ for? Who paid it back?
Get it trending:#WhoOwnsKavanaughhttps://t.co/9YXqdHgDg3
Nike is a business. They looked at their demographics and decided they'd be just fine without the MAGA money.
Nike is a business. They looked at their demographics and decided they'd be just fine without the MAGA money.— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) September 3, 2018
.@carlbernstein: "This is deadly serious. Nobody should take any kind of comfort from this book or joy at what Bob [Woodward] reports. [W]e have Trump naked in a whole coherent narrative about his presidency... recklessness... dishonesty... it's a frightening, damning portrait”
.@carlbernstein: "This is deadly serious. Nobody should take any kind of comfort from this book or joy at what Bob [Woodward] reports.— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) September 5, 2018
[W]e have Trump naked in a whole coherent narrative about his presidency... recklessness... dishonesty... it's a frightening, damning portrait” pic.twitter.com/YwAL30cmTs
Father of Slain Parkland Teen (Fred Guttenberg) Says Not Only Did Kavanaugh Turn Away As Soon As He Mentioned His Murdered Daughter. But Kavanaugh Himself Asked Security to Remove Guttenberg and ID'd Him to Security By the Bracelets He Wears for His Daughter.
Father of Slain Parkland Teen (Fred Guttenberg) Says Not Only Did Kavanaugh Turn Away As Soon As He Mentioned His Murdered Daughter. But Kavanaugh Himself Asked Security to Remove Guttenberg and ID'd Him to Security By the Bracelets He Wears for His Daughter. pic.twitter.com/7MD66IBLk3— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 5, 2018
‘Five Eyes’ Nations Quietly Demand Government Access to Encrypted Data
The threat was issued by the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the so-called Five Eyes nations that broadly share intelligence https://t.co/mDYOBQG6Ho— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 5, 2018
Opinion: Support for Republicans and for Kavanaugh crumbles
Opinion: Support for Republicans and for Kavanaugh crumbles https://t.co/FAd57GQy2K— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 4, 2018
Lawrence: The Trump W.H. is not prepared for Bob Woodward
Lawrence: The Trump W.H. is not prepared for Bob Woodward https://t.co/TCnb42w8Y4 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 5, 2018
zina bash....sitting normal....checks phone...reads something...sitting not normal
zina bash....sitting normal....checks phone...reads something...sitting not normal pic.twitter.com/RdEdIK3QKG— m i t h (@ManInTheHoody) September 4, 2018
Trump abandons pretense of legal mindfulness in flaying Sessions
Trump abandons pretense of legal mindfulness in flaying Sessions https://t.co/9oktXlXMhW via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) September 5, 2018
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