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In reply to the discussion: Swalwell staffers issue statement standing by accusers [View all]MagickMuffin
(18,328 posts)35. Was it suspicious that Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was nominated?
I believe there is a big difference in the accusations.
Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was being considered for the US Supreme Court. He wasn't running for an office, no campaigning (except for dark money) just sitting under oath answering questions.
There wasn't any reason for Christine Blasey Ford to come forward until it was absolutely necessary to expose Kavanaugh for his behavior, because he would be making decisions about women while sitting on the highest Court.
She testified under oath, as did Kavanaugh. republicans protect their sexual predators, so, Kavanaugh was confirmed by the senate. No one else got to vote for him.
The accusations by the Eric Swalwell case so far is only accusations. No one has testified under oath about these sexual assaults.
And
Why did no one come forward years ago?
I don't know what to believe since so much ratfooking goes on in politics.
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Unsigned because they want to keep their jobs long enough to find another one.
LudwigPastorius
9 hrs ago
#23
If staff knew of any "funny business ' it should've been reported immediately
MustLoveBeagles
5 hrs ago
#38
Was it suspicious that Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was nominated?
EdmondDantes_
9 hrs ago
#16
Was it suspicious that Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was nominated?
MagickMuffin
6 hrs ago
#35