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Sep 27, 2018 17 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Starting a commentary thread

Both Grassley and Feinstein are speaking too long

Neither are compelling speakers

Both would have been well served by shorter speeches

#ConfirmJudgeKavanaugh
Also, at this point, Republicans of all stripes despise Feinstein

The longer she talks, the worse it is for Ford

#ConfirmKavanaugh
As an aside: Notice how hard it is to sound persuasive and authentic when you are READING a speech

Your tonality when you read is often different than when you speak

It’s necessary here because people give have to read from prepared opening statements
She has sounded more credible and authentic since she began recounting the event

She’s doing well

But the real test will obviously be how she stands up under questioning

#ConfirmKavanaugh
This remains a completely uncorroborated, unsubstantiated, and unfalsifiable allegation
Looks like Rachel Mitchell was an excellent choice
Mitchell is starting by asking Ford to affirm prior statements

This is necessary because Ford has never gone on the record with @senjudiciary prior to today
The need for Democratic Senators to speak is not helpful to them

Everyone is just waiting for Mitchell to start again
Amazing that Feinstein still hasn’t fired the staffer who breached Ford’s confidentiality
SUCH a good decision to hire outside counsel

She’s methodical, kind, focused on the facts

Leahy is just grandstanding and it looks silly
Republicans just need to stay the course here

Mitchell is doing well at extracting information and concessions from Ford

It would be easier if Mitchell had more time, but this is still valuable
Sounds like Ford just admitted she (or her lawyers) put out a false story about her willingness to fly

#KavanaughHearings
Also - very obvious that Debra Katz simply lied to the Judiciary Committee when they said it was “not possible” for Ford to testify on Monday

#KavanaughHearings
Also looks like Debra Katz did not accurately communicate Senator Grassley’s offer to Ford

#KavanaughHearings
Democratic senators continue to do themselves no favors

Their speeches are like lengthy ads in the middle of a show

Mitchell’s questions are what people are tuned in for

#KavanaughHearings
Whoa!

“So you took the polygraph on the day of your Grandmother’s funeral?”

“Yes.”

#KavanaughHearings
Kavanaugh speaking second is going to be huge

He - and Republican Senators - will have hours to pick this apart

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More from @willchamberlain

Oct 6, 2018
Almost three weeks ago, I called this a shit-test.

It was a test of Republicans' spine - a test of whether they would break in the face of an unverifiable, unfalsifiable, uncorroborated allegation.

They are about to pass.

#ConfirmKavanaugh
I called @ChuckGrassley a "peacetime Senator" and called for his removal as @senjudiciary chair.

He proved me wrong.

He showed his mettle.

Thank you, Senator.

And thanks to the Senator's staff as well - Mike Davis (@mrddmia) first and foremost.

Also, thank you @senatemajldr.

No one has done more to improve their standing in the last year than Cocaine Mitch.

He went from bete noire to folk hero.

We have a true gangster running the Senate, and we should be grateful.
Read 6 tweets
Sep 26, 2018
We need an FBI investigation into the Democratic plot to smear Brett Kavanaugh! #ConfirmKavanaugh pscp.tv/w/bnrZIDUzMzM2…
Senate Democrats have stated that:

- the burden of proof is on the accused
- there is no presumption of innocence
- innocent people demand FBI investigations of their own behavior if they are accused of wrongdoing

They must call for an FBI investigation into themselves!
Democrats like @ChuckSchumer say there is NO EVIDENCE that Senate Democrats colluded to smear Brett Kavanaugh.

They should welcome an FBI investigation then! After all, if they are innocent, they have nothing to hide!

#ConfirmKavanaugh

Read 5 tweets
Sep 19, 2018
Obvious questions for Christine Blasey Ford:

- Why were you and your husband in couples therapy?
- Why did this accusation come up for the first time in couples therapy?
- Did your husband pressure you to come forward now?

#ConfirmKavanaugh
Christine Blasey Ford and her husband were married in 2002.

The first time she told *anyone* "of the incident in any detail" was 2012.

She kept this from her husband for OVER TEN YEARS OF MARRIAGE.

And then it came up - in couples therapy.

#ConfirmKavanaugh
This is my thesis (and to be clear this is just me extrapolating from public info)

I think Christine Blasey Ford fabricated this story in 2012 to save her marriage.
Read 6 tweets
Sep 17, 2018
The Kavanaugh circus is a reminder of why I voted for Trump.

Democrats are utterly ruthless. They will lie, cheat, steal, and smear to gain power. And they are institutionally bigoted towards straight white men.

Ignore the concern-trolling.

#ConfirmKavanaugh #MAGA
“Just switch to Barrett!”

Hell no.

You saw the hearings.

You saw the Democrats baying for blood.

Think they’ll be satisfied with just one scalp?

#ConfirmKavanaugh
If there was ever a time to stand and fight, it’s now.

If Republicans give in they will lose the House and Senate. 100%. No one will vote for a party of cowards.

The accusation is patent bullshit. Judge Kavanaugh has categorically denied it. The end.

#ConfirmKavanaugh
Read 4 tweets
Sep 10, 2018
Tolerance is our greatest strength.
Diversity is a stressor.

Tolerance is a measure of antifragility
“Diversity is our greatest strength” is a meme designed to increase a society’s tolerance
Read 4 tweets
Sep 5, 2018
At the committee for Energy and Commerce for the #TwitterHearing
First @jack begins by reading this thread which he has just posted
The petition you all signed has had an impact. @jack recognizes that he is running a “digital public square.” #StopTheBias #TwitterHearing
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