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McConnell calls for investigation into leak of Ford letter
Politico ^ | 10/07/18 | ELANA SCHOR, BURGESS EVERETT

Posted on 10/07/2018 7:11:34 AM PDT by Libloather

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told POLITICO on Saturday that the Judiciary Committee "ought to take a look at" the initial media report of Ford's letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), laying out her assault claim against Kavanaugh. That media report included no details of Ford's allegation, describing its topic as "an incident involving Kavanaugh and a woman while they were in high school."

But Republicans have seized on the public disclosure of the letter which the judge's accuser had asked to remain confidential.

"I think It clearly was, honestly, a despicable thing to do to Dr. Ford," McConnell said. "And it kind of underscored the tactics that have been used: It started in committee and then went straight out into the public.”

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: feinstein; ford; letter; mcconnell
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To: Libloather

21 posted on 10/07/2018 7:34:15 AM PDT by Pollard (If you don't understand what I typed, you haven't read the classics.)
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To: Libloather

“ought to”?

Wow. Very tough talk from the turtle.


22 posted on 10/07/2018 7:34:54 AM PDT by subterfuge (RIP T.P.)
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To: DivineMomentsOfTruth

ow.. Not only are Republicans defending themselves..

***************

It appears that there has been a sea change in the Republicans that started with Graham unloading on the Dems. This was like a run scoring hit at a critical time in a baseball game that ignites a rally and convinces the team that it can win.

And then Cornyn, Grassley, McConnell, and of course Kavanaugh going on offense kept scoring more runs for Team GOP.

Could it be that the party has suddenly grown a spine? If they are, Trump certainly was the catalyst for it all.


23 posted on 10/07/2018 7:35:27 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: databoss
Do you not understand The Pelosi wrap-up smear?

Or do you not get the absurdity of the whole Russia collusion conspiracy?

Or did you just simply drop your sarcasm meter under the desk again.

24 posted on 10/07/2018 7:43:10 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Libloather

Nancy wants to up Leaky Di by making the FBI investigation public. Way to go supporting Ford’s wish for privacy (cough). But, hey, bring it on.


25 posted on 10/07/2018 7:49:47 AM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know. how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: Libloather

She has to spend the rest of her life with that Goo-Goo voice!


26 posted on 10/07/2018 7:50:18 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: rbg81

Yeah I heard that too about schumer. However, ford testified that she only gave the letter to three people. The lawyers, her congresswomen critter, and ChiFiSpy.

Therefore only one of the 3 could have done it.
...the lawyers testified Not us....
...ChiFiSpy testified Not us.......
Conclusion then is the congresswomen critter did it. But I have not heard her denied it.

Well my money is on the ChiFiSpy witch that showed it to Chucky and FrankBurns weasel that he is leaked it.


27 posted on 10/07/2018 7:59:16 AM PDT by redshawk (0pansy is a Liar and Hates.........he just hates!)
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To: rbg81

Very believable. They have a track record of breaking the rules.


28 posted on 10/07/2018 8:11:05 AM PDT by dhs12345
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To: Libloather

I think its far more important to investigate and prosecute Ford for perjury. How many times did the committee state other witnesses have made statements under threat of felony perjury. Either perjury is a crime or it isnt. Ford appears to have lied multiple times under oath and yet no one is even suggesting she will be charged. How can obvious and provable perjury be ignored for women who make false sexual allegations yet be a felony offense for everyone else?


29 posted on 10/07/2018 8:43:01 AM PDT by precisionshootist
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To: AndyJackson

Great link to Pelosi wrap up smear


30 posted on 10/07/2018 8:55:45 AM PDT by Luigi Vasellini (political class.......TERM LIMITS NOW!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Libloather
Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has asked Ford's lawyers to turn over any communications they had with the offices of Feinstein or Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) about the California-based professor's claim against Kavanaugh. But Grassley said in an interview that he hasn't yet decided how much further he should pursue an inquiry into how Ford's letter reached the public eye.


31 posted on 10/07/2018 9:35:56 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Libloather; All

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-mocks-feinstein-over-leak-of-letter-accusing-kavanaugh-of-sexual-assault


32 posted on 10/07/2018 9:48:11 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: databoss

The Rook got ya babe.


33 posted on 10/07/2018 10:39:14 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacIQ of chimpsted the most.)
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To: Libloather
One question ONLY for Mistress Ford:

did it happen?

Look closely at the title.

34 posted on 10/07/2018 10:43:14 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: AndyJackson

Vague reference alert.


35 posted on 10/07/2018 11:53:08 AM PDT by databoss
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