Women are watching as the most powerful people in this country disbelieve, distrust and minimize their experiences.
We need to answer this: Are we a country that values women? Do we believe women when they tell us about sexual trauma? Do the stories of survivors matter to us?
A former Yale suitemate of Kavanaugh, now a Princeton seminary professor, says on the record that he heard about the incident described by Deborah Ramirez within days of its occurrence. He said the FBI was not interested in hearing his account.
One of my constituents went to the FBI with evidence that Judge Kavanaugh was in touch with the wife of an alleged eye witness regarding Ms. Ramirez’s allegations of sexual misconduct before the New Yorker story broke. The FBI never called her back.
While we slept, the administration announced that the FBI finished its investigation into Kavanaugh and that they expect the Senate to confirm him.
We’re awake now. Thousands of us are descending on DC at this very moment. This won’t happen on our watch.
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Brett Kavanaugh was allowed to be angry. Dr. Ford wasn’t. Women grow up hearing that being angry makes us unattractive. Well, today, I’m angry – and I own it. I plan to use that anger to take back the House, take back the Senate, & put Democrats in charge. Are you with me?
Last night, the President viciously mocked a sexual assault survivor. @SenateGOP will have to decide whether to stand up to this disgusting behavior or not. But @realDonaldTrump will never silence Dr. Ford, or take away her strength and courage. https://t.co/gVmnUdmZHZ
For two years, we’ve seen how the flaw of this deeply unethical man in the Oval Office has infected the whole of government. But watching the audience laugh at Trump’s ridicule of a sexual assault survivor, we see the damage runs much deeper, and debases our public discourse.
FBI had time to do a good follow up inquiry. If logical investigation was curtailed by WH this new “report” is a sham. FBI should have/must insist that it be allowed to do a complete job on referred allegations. Reputation for independence of FBI will be otherwise harmed.
HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of people have come from as far as Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Florida to demand that senators hear survivors and defend the integrity of our nation’s highest court.
Together we can #StopKavanaugh
Not even a full week for an FBI investigation. A single copy of the report given to the Senate. Less than an hour to review. This is a complete sham. @SenateMajLdr McConnell said he’d plow Brett Kavanaugh through, and that’s exactly what the GOP is doing – no matter the cost.
Kavanaugh is just so rude. So rude. So rude. This is just not acceptable. He is interviewing for the highest court of the land. I cannot believe the disrespect to the Senate.#KavanaughHearings
I want to thank the millions of people who tuned in to listen to Dr. Ford’s testimony, and every single person who showed up today to support her. Listening to survivors matters. Making your voice heard matters – Dr. Ford proved that today.
Dr. Ford,
Thank you for speaking truth to power. What you did today for survivors across this country, was nothing short of heroic. In awe of your courage and bravery. #BelieveSurvivors
Why do Republicans continue to stand behind Brett Kavanaugh? Why does @realDonaldTrump want Rod Rosenstein out?
Simple: They want to protect the wealthy and well-connected above all else. And they’re willing to run over anyone who gets in their way.
There are three women willing to testify under oath about credible allegations. The GOP continues to refuse to call for an FBI investigation. It is time for Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to be immediately withdrawn. Enough is enough.