Political smears that are utterly false will often drive innocent people out, as they and their families do not want to deal with it any longer. Does this sound like a man who is guilty? (via Twitchy)
In letter to Senate Judiciary, Kavanaugh says he won't withdraw: "I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out."
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) September 24, 2018
The full letter as sent to the Judiciary Committee is below the fold
Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein:
When I testified in front of the Senate three weeks ago, I explained my belief that fair process is foundational to justice and to our democracy.
At that time, I sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee for more than 31 hours and answered questions under oath. I then answered more questions at a confidential session. The following week, I responded to more than 1,200 written questions, more than have been submitted to all previous Supreme Court nominees combined.
Only after that exhaustive process was complete did I learn, through the news media, about a 36-year-old allegation from high school that had been asserted months earlier and withheld from me throughout the hearing process. First it was an anonymous allegation that I categorically and unequivocally denied. Soon after the accuser was identified, I repeated my denial on the record and made clear that I wished to appear before the Committee. I then repeated my denial to Committee investigators—under criminal penalties for false statements. All of the witnesses identified by Dr. Ford as being present at the party she describes are on the record to the Committee saying they have no recollection of any such party happening. I asked to testify before the Committee again under oath as soon as possible, so that both Dr. Ford and I could both be heard. I thank Chairman Grassley for scheduling that hearing for Thursday.
Last night, another false and uncorroborated accusation from 35 years ago was published. Once again, those alleged to have been witnesses to the event deny it ever happened. There is now a frenzy to come up with something—anything—that will block this process and a vote on my confirmation from occurring.
These are smears, pure and simple. And they debase our public discourse. But they are also a threat to any man or woman who wishes to serve our country. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination—if allowed to succeed—will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from service.
As I told the Committee during my hearing, a federal judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That is the kind of judge I will always be. I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. The coordinated effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out. The last minute character assassination will not succeed.
I have devoted my career to serving the public and the cause of justice, and particularly to promoting the equality and dignity of women. Women from every phase of my life have come forward to attest to my character. I am grateful to them. I owe it to them, and to my family, to defend my integrity and my name. I look forward to answering questions from the Senate on Thursday.
Sincerely,
Brett M. Kavanaugh
Of course, this matters little to the unhinged Leftists who care more about political power than respect, honor, morality, and so forth (read the responses to the tweet above. Vile). They should always remember that what comes around goes around, and the next innocent person getting this treatment could be one of theirs.
Big and brassy ones.
We can’t spare this man, he fights!
We can’t spare this man, he fights girls!
No, he fights lies!
Which is, of course, why the left are so damned afraid of him being confirmed; the left lie about everything, because liberalism depends upon a structure of falsehood. If liberals told the truth, they’d become conservatives.
No need to debate children, Dana.
Especially angry little nasty black ones.
Dana,
The little jerk will either lie or start calling you names.
Con Men have no sense of irony, do they Dave?
No, that’s you, sweetie, specifically Kavanaugh’s wife and daughters.
In the old days, people like you were horsewhipped or called out to back up your words with a six shooter. Sometimes, they even got a hemp necktie.
you’re the worst kind of coward, telling lies for money (and not very much).
You’re the worst kind of coward – a stupid one. And you’re an unoriginal liar, to boot.
You think people who criticize Kavanaugh should be hanged? Not surprised. When bullies are outsmarted, they resort to violence.
Nice little Lefty twist of words, but the issue is not Kavanaugh, but spreading lies to ruin somebody for money.
You’re nothing but a minimum wage troll, spreading this sort of thing because you think it’ll get you a dacha and a great-looking broad when the Revolution you keep .drooling about comes.
Like all weasels like you, all you’ll get is, “Ready, Aim, Fire”.
Charitably, you’re an idiot. Conspiracy much?
Or at least that’s the recollection of a woman from 36 years ago, who was stupid drunk at the time, and cant seem to recall one other even remotely important detail to corroborate her story. But yes, democrats can use it to try and ruin a good man, so bombs away.
And it’s stunning you lefties are so bold as to weigh-in on any of this as we hear the crickets chirping from you in regards to Keith Ellison. And his accusers allegations have mad weight to them.
Ellison is leaving the House and has not been nominated for the Supreme Court.
Like tRump, he’s likely an abuser, and I would not support him for the Supreme Court.
Show somebody who made it stick against Trump.
Charitably, you’re an idiot. Conspiracy much?
You do project. But, no, I do History a lot. Try it some time.
It’s your position that all the women lied about tRump? And tRump, who lies to America daily, is telling the truth? How likely is that?
tRump has been accused of unwanted sexual advances since 1989. His then wife accused him of ‘rape’. He paid Jill Harth a 6 figure settlement in the 90s. Approximately 20 women have accused tRump of sexual assaults.
Keith X. Ellison is the #2 man at the Democrat National Committee and an unapologetic woman beating Muslim.
Great party leadership ya got there, little fella.
Good for him. I hope that he prevails and is on the court for 40 years.
Think this is bad? Just wait until Ginsburg needs replacement.
Avenatti will come along with somebody who’d say Stormy was Barrett’s stand-in.
Sounds like they’ve gotten this guy good and mad. Love to see him grab one of the Lefty organizers and flatten him.
no, not flatten one…that would play into their hands.
if Kavanaugh is rejected, he needs to file a slander/libel/defimation of character law suit and take every penny ford has and every penny she will ever have.
how will that affect future conformation hearings??
Just so little Jeffery sleeps tight tonight, according to Gallup, the Rs as a party are 7 points ahead of the Demos.
Nighty night.
Nice try. What year? 2010?
According to Gallup.
Just out.
This is why I say VOTE on Kavanaugh, let him be turned down. Let the RINO’s in the party show their stripes. We are counting on them to turn Kavanaugh down. Watch the RED WAVE hit the polls in November. Come back with someone equally qualified and equally right leaning and let the left roll out another cavalcade of sexual allegations and by then they the GOP will have 55-56 senators and an even larger majority in the House.
VOTE……..NOW.
I see that Jeffy is all over these posts with his usual brand of drivel and lies. Finniest thing is the other day he hinted at a defamation suit against someone who accused him of a sex crime with no proof.
What? Good enough to ruin Kavanaugh’s life but when done to you it’s wrong? Hypocrite.
Kavanaugh is within his rights to sue his accusers for defamation. For some reason, the GOP wants to shut off the debate without investigating.
They do??? They are the ones trying to get her to testify before the committee. They are the ones who have delayed the vote to accommodate her. So far it has ONLY been her and her lawyers who have been shutting down debate. They are even now trying to come up with a reason for her NOT to testify next Thursday. The FBI has investigated all they can. The local law enforcement has said that they would investigate, all Ford has to do is ask. It is Feinstein and her cronies that are obstructing.
It’s not a Federal issue.
Montgomery County MD fuzz have looked into it and found zip.
Case closed.
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tRump has been accused of unwanted sexual advances since 1989. His then wife accused him of ‘rape’. He paid Jill Harth a 6 figure settlement in the 90s. Approximately 20 women have accused tRump of sexual assaults.
Accused, but never proven in a court of law. And “rape” may not be a felony, but rape is, so why did’t she call the cops?
And Ms Harth may have been paid because it was easier and less time-consuming than going to court to fight a blackmailer.
I wish I was so rich that hordes of women were accusing me of unwanted sexual advances. And employees suing for all sorts of things. Its par for the course these days. There’s so many women with lawyers going after big targets out there its going to take a book to keep track of it all.