Oct 02, 2018
Good morning from Washington, where the FBI’s reopened background check on Brett Kavanaugh raises questions from legal experts about what it means for the Supreme Court nominee. Fred Lucas reports. We’ve also got reports from Rachel del Guidice on one sexual assault victim’s perspective on Kavanaugh and on a prosecutor’s problems with Christine Blasey Ford’s story. In a commentary, Kelsey Harkness wonders why Ford didn’t get Senate Republicans’ message. Plus: Tori Whiting on trade with Mexico, Daniel Garza on the Hispanic angle of the Trump economy, and Monica Burke on faith versus Florence.
Why This Victim of Attempted Rape, Physical Assault Supports Kavanaugh
“I want justice for women, and whenever a woman comes forward to say something happened, we all have to listen to her, and give her an opportunity to share her story,” says Concerned Women for America’s Penny Young Nance, “but [I] also believe in the presumption of innocence, and there has to be justice for everyone.”
4 Big Questions About the FBI’s 7th Kavanaugh Probe
“The FBI would be able to look into pretty much whatever they deem relevant to the allegation and any corroborating information of either the accuser or Brett Kavanaugh,” says Cleta Mitchell, a veteran Washington lawyer.
How the Economic Boom Is Lifting Latino Communities
From 2015 to 2017, the average household income for Hispanics increased from $65,818 to $68,319.
Republicans Offered to Interview Ford in California. Why Didn’t She Know That?
If Christine Blasey Ford’s attorneys didn’t inform her of Chuck Grassley’s offer, the next obvious question is why? Did her attorneys and the Democrats want this public spectacle all along?
How Faith-Based Organizations Are Helping Communities Recover After Hurricane Florence
The Salvation Army has provided over 240,000 meals, 188,000 drinks, 128,000 snacks, and 290 cleanup kits.
7 Inconsistencies or Gaps Identified by Christine Blasey Ford’s Questioner
“In the legal context, here is my bottom line: A ‘he said, she said’ case is incredibly difficult to prove. But this case is even weaker than that,” writes Rachel Mitchell, the Arizona prosecutor who questioned Ford.
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