Grassley suggests hearing could be canceled if accuser doesn’t accept invite

[anatta]

enate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Tuesday raised the possibility that next week’s high-stakes open hearing to examine the sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh could be canceled if the accuser doesn’t accept the committee’s invitation.

Grassley, R-Iowa, scheduled a hearing for Monday for Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Blasey Ford to answer questions from senators about the allegation. But Grassley said during a Tuesday radio interview that his office has reached out several times to Ford and her attorneys to discuss her allegation, but has heard nothing back.

We have reached out to her in the last 36 hours three or four times by email and we have not heard from them, and it kind of raises the question, do they want to come to the public hearing or not?”

Grassley said on The Hugh Hewitt Show.

Asked whether there would be a hearing if Ford did not agree to appear, Grassley suggested he couldn’t see a reason to hold one.

“What would be the purpose of the hearing if Dr. Ford doesn’t want to respond?” Grassley said.

In the case Ford accepts the invitation, Grassley said he is considering the possibility of having an independent questioner ask all the questions to Ford.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018...-congress.html

[anatta]

put up or shut up

[Jarod]

Monday is too soon, she likely has all kinds of stuff scheduled. Give her another week, why are they rushing this process?

[anatta]

Monday is too soon, she likely has all kinds of stuff scheduled. Give her another week, why are they rushing this process?

the nations business takes priority. she hasn't even responded

[zymurgy]

the GOP needs to wage this as a war on men.

Democrats want to play politics with men and their careers - frame it as such. I have to believe most people are disgusted with this political behavior of sitting on information and releasing it at the last moment to score political points.

How many men are comfortable with things from their high school years being used against them as democrats are currently doing? I would make this a huge issue in November. Enough is enough!

[anatta]

the GOP needs to wage this as a war on men.

Democrats want to play politics with men and their careers - frame it as such. I have to believe most people are disgusted with this political behavior of sitting on information and releasing it at the last moment to score political points.

How many men are comfortable with things from their high school years being used against them as democrats are currently doing? I would make this a huge issue in November. Enough is enough!

men don't care. we don't look at ourselves as victims - even when we are.

I would hate to be growing up today when all the emphasis is on "toxic masculinity".
it's always about female empowerment, switching genders and other non-masculine/metrosexual achievements.

[Truth Detector]

Monday is too soon, she likely has all kinds of stuff scheduled. Give her another week, why are they rushing this process?

@ rushing the process. You can't even lie without looking like a moron.

[Jarod]

the nations business takes priority. she hasn't even responded

Maybe, but she has a right to consult before the date is chosen. They did not do that.

[anatta]

Maybe, but she has a right to consult before the date is chosen. They did not do that.

consult about what? how to testify? it's not difficult.
you swear to tell the truth and the whole truth. She's not under any investigation.
she's there to tell her story to the best of her ability -she doesn't need to consult anyone

[Stretch]

Ford's had 36 years to prepare charges against Kav. DiFi's had since July. They picked their moment and this is it. So, is you is, or is you ain't coming to the party Ms. Ford?
Get the show on the road.
This isn't about a drunken teenage pool party. It's the same obstruct and delay crappola like it was with Thomas.
Then there's the stupid lawyer Katz. THEY are the accusers...THEY have the responsibility of bringing evidence and corroboration to the table. It's up to YOU Katz...not the FBI. The FBI doesn't investigate kids' parties.
This is nothing but politics on a one-way street.

[reagansghost]

enate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Tuesday raised the possibility that next week’s high-stakes open hearing to examine the sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh could be canceled if the accuser doesn’t accept the committee’s invitation.

Grassley, R-Iowa, scheduled a hearing for Monday for Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Blasey Ford to answer questions from senators about the allegation. But Grassley said during a Tuesday radio interview that his office has reached out several times to Ford and her attorneys to discuss her allegation, but has heard nothing back.

Grassley said on The Hugh Hewitt Show.

Asked whether there would be a hearing if Ford did not agree to appear, Grassley suggested he couldn’t see a reason to hold one.

“What would be the purpose of the hearing if Dr. Ford doesn’t want to respond?” Grassley said.

In the case Ford accepts the invitation, Grassley said he is considering the possibility of having an independent questioner ask all the questions to Ford.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018...-congress.html

Grassley's a senile old fuck, has no clue

dream on desperado!

[Jarod]

consult about what? how to testify? it's not difficult.
you swear to tell the truth and the whole truth. She's not under any investigation. she's there to tell her story to the best of her ability -she doesn't need to consult anyone

About the date, of all the arrogance, they choose a date and tell her she must be there... from California on that date or never.

[sear]

GOP:
"All hat, & no cattle."

[archives]

consult about what? how to testify? it's not difficult.
you swear to tell the truth and the whole truth. She's not under any investigation.
she's there to tell her story to the best of her ability -she doesn't need to consult anyone

No, it is very difficult, for a private citizen to have to spend hours infront of such as the Judiciary Committee with over half the questioning parties experienced at such out to get you isn't easy, he'll, we've seen major politicians mess it up.

[anatta]

No, it is very difficult, for a private citizen to have to spend hours infront of such as the Judiciary Committee with over half the questioning parties experienced at such out to get you isn't easy, he'll, we've seen major politicians mess it up.

she is there as a witness. she is not in any legal jeopardy.
Her testimony needs to be forthright and honest, and to the best of her recall/knowledge.

Why would anyone need to consult on a "strategy" if all you have to do is be candid and forthright?