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  1. Oct 2018
    1. Other Republicans on the committee expressed frustration at the latest communication, with some dismissing it as a delaying tactic for partisan purposes less than two months before the midterm election

      shows how this becoming more of a political battle rather than a legal one

    2. Ford’s requests to allow just one TV camera to be in the hearing room and to limit news media access, to provide breaks during the testimony, and to keep Kavanaugh out of the room while Ford testifies.

      shows that even though she decided to speak up, she didn't want this whole fiasco to blow up and become as big as the media made it to be.

    3. In response, tens of thousands of Americans began using the hashtag #WhyIDidntReport to describe their own experiences with assault.

      shows how other people can relate to Ford and her decision to wait so long to say something

    4. Ford’s lawyers said they were “disappointed with the leaks and the bullying that have tainted the process” since Ford’s name and allegations first surfaced last weekend, abruptly putting Kavanaugh’s nomination into jeopardy.

      shows how the media thinks that she is lying to jeopardize his chance to be in the Supreme Court

    5. Several Senate Republicans have indicated they are eager to hear from Ford and then move forward with the process, fearful that repeated delays will prevent Kavanaugh from assuming the bench.

      shows that there may be an ulterior motive to why the republicans want Kavanaugh out

  2. Sep 2018