Doug Mataconis
New allegations of sexual misconduct mark the start of a crucial week for the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
James Joyner
We'll likely never know whether the Supreme Court nominee is a sexual assaulter. But it really doesn't matter.
Steven L. Taylor
I spoke too soon...
Steven L. Taylor
My last post on this subject for the weekend (I think).
Steven L. Taylor
Thinking about the political calculus.
Doug Mataconis
Some details still need to be worked out, but it looks as though Dr. Christine Blasey Ford will be testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
James Joyner
We should take Congressional officers out of the line of succession.
James Joyner
Christine Blasey Ford put "two teenagers" at the party where she alleges a rape attempt occurred. Neither remembers any such party.
Doug Mataconis
Regardless of who wins control of the Senate in November, the person who will stand third in the line of succession will either be over, or very close to, eighty years old. That doesn't make sense.
Steven L. Taylor
The Bork hearings have come up in the context of the Kavanaugh confirmation, Some thoughts ensue.
Doug Mataconis
A new report from The New York Times is likely to cause President Trump's war on the Justice Department to heat up.
Doug Mataconis
The status of a potential hearing in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination regarding the charges made by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford remain unclear, but the likelihood is that she will testify in the end.
James Joyner
Prominent supporters of the embattled Supreme Court nominee, including the President, are doing him no favors.
Doug Mataconis
Trumpism is a direct by-product of the poisonous populism of the Tea Party movement, and they've both taken over the Republican Party.
Doug Mataconis
This morning, President Trump took to Twitter to attack Dr. Christine Blasey Ford over her allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Doug Mataconis
While one must give the benefit of the doubt to Ted Cruz, the Senate race in Texas is getting very interesting.
Doug Mataconis
Monday's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the charges made against Judge Brett Kavanaugh is still on as scheduled, but the details are still being negotiated.
Steven L. Taylor
Happy Friday!
Steven L. Taylor
A quick hit and run post to provide a proper definition.
Doug Mataconis
The status of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation remains up in the air, as does the question of whether or not Christine Blasey Ford will appear for a hearing on Monday morning.
James Joyner
I'm not the only one confused on what to do about the allegations against President Trump's nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy.
Doug Mataconis
Donald Trump's trade war is helping China expand its diplomatic influence.
James Joyner
Several days after detailed sexual assault allegations against the Supreme Court nominee, I'm not fully sure what to believe.
Doug Mataconis
Senator Tim Kaine continues to maintain a huge lead over Corey Stewart in the Virginia Senate Race.
