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1. One of the most consequential decisions in the next 30 years is the nomination of Kavanaugh

2 women /the deciding votes -- @SenatorCollins & @lisamurkowski -- say they won't vote for a nominee hostile to Roe

Kavanaugh disqualified himself last week

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@SenatorCollins @lisamurkowski 2. Kavanaugh said he would evaluate the right to an abortion with something called the Glucksberg test

This settles the question of whether he would vote to overturn Roe

Collins and Murkowski haven't acknowledged that yet but it is VERY clear

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3. In 2017, Kavanaugh explicitly said that Roe -- and other cases affirming the right to an abortion -- fails the Glucksberg test

He doesn't view it as a close call

He said that any "first year law student" would understand it

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4. Kavanaugh's admission last week got scant attention because it is obscured by legal jargon.

People spent a lot more time on the anonymous op-ed and Woodward's book

This is much more important

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5. The media has bought into the narrative that Kavanaugh's confirmation is a foregone conclusion

This is a narrative constructed by Republicans to demoralize the opposition.

FACT: Murkowski and Collins are still officially undecided

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6. Lots more about this in my newsletter, Popular Information.

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What Democrat has requested a border wall made of steel?
TRUMP: "The border wall would very quickly pay for itself."

Absolutely no evidence of this. Trump cites the cost of illegal drugs, most of which come through official ports of entry.
TRUMP: "The wall will also be paid for indirectly by the great new trade deal we have made with Mexico."

This is not true. And the deal hasn't even been approved by Congress.
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A total and humiliating capitation to a president with no interest in the truth.

The news media is supposed to inform the public.

They are now being used to disseminate government propaganda.
REMEMBER: When Obama wanted to address the nation on immigration, the networks refused to air it because they believe it would be "overtly political."

What a joke.

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The idea that a Democratic rebuttal or fact-checking will make this better is insulting.

If I break my arm and a doctor gives me a cast, I'm thankful.

If a doctor breaks my arm and hands me a band-aid, it's not a favor.
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Any network that airs this live is knowingly participating in a disinformation campaign
Some conflicting info, but @JenniferJJacobs of Bloomberg says the networks will air this live

This show just how deeply the mainstream media misunderstands Trump and his tactics

@JenniferJJacobs This is what happened when Obama gave a primetime address on immigration in 2014
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#VOTE like you remember family separation.

#Vote like you remember Kavanaugh.

#Vote like you remember “Fine people on both sides.”
#Vote like you remember Helsinki.

#Vote like you remember Khizr and Ghazala Khan.

#Vote like you remember the fake Blind Trust.

#Vote like you remember their vow to take away your health care.
#Vote like you remember “alternative Facts.”

#Vote like you remember his tax returns.

#Vote like you remember the dismantling of the EPA.

#Vote LIKE YOU REMEMBER EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOP CONGRESS WHO ALLOWED ALL OF THIS TO HAPPEN.
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#Kavanaugh tweet storm beginning now:

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Today’s confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is the most significant judicial victory for conservatives of my lifetime. All conservatives should thank @SenMajLdr & @ChuckGrassley for their extraordinary leadership through a grueling battle.

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Moving the court from 5-4 liberal to 5-4 conservative will have sweeping ramifications for the country. Most importantly, it will restore the rule of law & the Constitution. Democrat efforts to end run state legislatures, Congress & the executive branch will now be fruitless.

3/
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•➣ @SenatorCollins & @RonJohnsonWI claim there was no corroborating evidence to support Dr. Ford's allegations against #Kavanaugh. That is a LIE. Corroborating evidence was provided to the Judiciary Committee. Either Grassley didn't share it with you or you LYING. Which is it?
Grassley committee staffers tried to discredit Deborah Ramirez by suggesting to other witnesses that her allegation against Kavanaugh was a case of mistaken identity. The EXACT same lie you fell for re Dr. Ford, @SenatorCollins @JeffFlake @Sen_JoeManchin.
Kavanaugh lied under oath when he claimed he learned of Deborah Ramirez's allegation against from a Sep 23 @NewYorker story. You said you would oppose Kavanaugh's nomination if he's shown to have lied under oath, @JeffFlake. Stand by your word and vote NO.
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Kavanaugh was 37 & in the White House.

Kavanaugh email sent to friends in 2001, apologizing about becoming aggressive after a dice game that Kavanaugh says he can't recall.

Reminds friends of obligation of confidentiality, even from spouses

@JeffFlake

The written confessions & corroboration of Mark Judge:

"I had blacked out ... I looked around quickly. I was fully clothed. I started to panic, terrified of what I could have done during the blackout. I could have murdered somebody.”
#Kavanaugh
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There is only one credible reliable eyewitness - Dr. Ford and the calendar of Kavanaugh, the writings of Mark Judge corroborate her testimony.

They were blackout drunks.

In Kavanaugh's own handwriting

@JeffFlake
@SenatorCollins
@lisamurkowski
@BenSasse
@SenBobCorker
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#Kavanaugh

▪He has lied under oath.

▪Multiple women w numerous witnesses have made SWORN statements, alleging he has taken part in various acts from verbal abuse to gang rape. All request FBI investigations.

He said, on tv he was a virgin. He wants no part of FBI...
Mark Judge & Brett Kavanaugh
Overly aggressive with girls
Fondling & grabbing without consent
▪Demeaning
▪Aggressive
▪Mean drunk
▪Verbally abusive
▪Grinding without permission
▪Trying to expose girls' private parts

▪There were incidents in Ocean City, MD during Beach Week & numerous other occasions.
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Trump: #Kavanaugh’s never had even a little blemish. I have great faith in the Senate and their process. If it [confirmation] has to be delayed a little, then it will be. Feinstein had this information and didn’t bring it up. It should’ve been brought up a long time ago. #SCOTUS
GOP @SenatorCollins: #Kavanaugh was emphatic in denying sexual assault allegations. Obviously if he lied about it, it would be disqualifying.
“Disqualifying”—Susan Collins is the first Senate Republican to say the word out loud: “Obviously if Judge Kavanaugh has lied about what happened, that would be disqualifying.” He should obviously withdraw, but that’s a precedent Trump might have to follow
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