Gina Sosa is not impressed by attempted rape. “What boy hasn’t done this in high school?” she asks. “Please, I would like to know.” Since she asked so nicely, I went on Twitter, looking for men who managed to get out of school without committing attempted rape. Turned out to be pretty easy. I found […]
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Third accuser deepens Susan Collins’ quandary over Brett Kavanaugh
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a critical vote in the confirmation of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, was tight-lipped Wednesday shortly after more allegations surfaced against Brett Kavanaugh. Julie Swetnick, through her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, released a three-page sworn declaration that accused Kavanaugh of engaging in excessive drinking and exhibiting “abusive and physically aggressive behavior toward […]
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New accuser says Brett Kavanaugh had role in sexual assaults
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was hit with the most lurid accusations of sexual misconduct yet as Senate Republicans pressed ahead with plans to hold a Thursday hearing that would let the GOP push him to confirmation as early as next week. The new accuser said Kavanaugh took part in efforts during high school to […]
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Donald Trump says second Kavanaugh accuser ‘has nothing’ and she admits she was drunk
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked the second woman who has accused Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, dismissing her account because she was “totally inebriated and all messed up,” and accused Democrats of playing a “con game” in an attempt to derail his Supreme Court nominee. In comments to reporters following […]
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In TV interview, Kavanaugh denies sexually assaulting anyone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett Kavanaugh says he won’t let “false accusations drive me out of this process” as he, President Donald Trump and top Republicans mount an aggressive drive to rally the public and GOP senators behind his shaky Supreme Court nomination. Trump and Republican leaders accused Democrats on Monday of a smear campaign by […]
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Republicans launch full-scale save-Kavanaugh campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans thundered into an all-out campaign to save Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination Monday as a second woman accused him of a long-ago sexual assault. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats of a “smear campaign,” Kavanaugh himself complained of “smears, pure and simple” and President Donald Trump dismissed allegations against his […]
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Protesters pressure Susan Collins on upcoming Kavanaugh vote
Hundreds of people protesting the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court packed the hallway next to Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ office in Washington on Monday. U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens, according to news reports, including about a dozen Maine activists who had made the trip to Capitol Hill. The protesters wore black “Be […]
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Kavanaugh protestors arrested outside Susan Collins’ DC office
WASHINGTON — Dozens of people protesting the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court have been arrested outside the office of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. The protesters wore black “Be A Hero” shirts and sat outside Collins’ office chanting various slogans, including “we will not be silenced.” Members of the U.S. Capitol police […]
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New sexual-misconduct accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — A second allegation of sexual misconduct has emerged against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a development that has further imperiled his nomination to the Supreme Court, forced the White House and Senate Republicans onto the defensive and fueled calls from Democrats to postpone further action on his confirmation. The new accusation landed late Sunday […]
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Sen. Collins should reject Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination
Maine’s senior senator, Susan Collins, is expected to be a key vote in determining whether Judge Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to a lifetime appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. As a senior citizen, I would urge Sen. Collins, in the strongest possible terms, to reject his nomination, because Judge Kavanaugh is a threat to the […]