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15
People
8
Organizations
9
Locations
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Events
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Document Information
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News article / congressional exhibit
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3.42 MB
Summary
This document is a news article, likely presented as a congressional exhibit, detailing the political response to sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It reports on Kavanaugh's planned Fox News interview to deny the claims, statements of support from Republicans like Senators Hatch and Cotton and President Trump, and the context of Christine Blasey Ford's allegations. The article also outlines the delicate political situation in the Senate, where a few key Republican votes will decide the confirmation outcome.
People (15)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Judge Kavanaugh | Supreme Court Nominee |
Subject of the article, facing sexual assault allegations during his confirmation process. He is set to appear on Fox...
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| Ashley Estes Kavanaugh | Wife of Judge Kavanaugh |
Appeared alongside her husband in an interview with Fox News.
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| Martha MacCallum | Fox News Anchor |
Conducted the interview with Judge Kavanaugh and his wife.
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| Mr. Trump | President |
Nominated Judge Kavanaugh and is a viewer of Fox News. He told reporters he would back Kavanaugh 'all the way'.
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| Senator Orrin G. Hatch | Senior Republican, Judiciary Committee |
From Utah, issued a statement attacking Democrats over the Kavanaugh confirmation.
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| Senator Tom Cotton | Republican Senator |
From Arkansas, accused Democrats of a 'campaign of delay and character assassination' and called for a vote.
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| Susan Collins | Republican Senator |
From Maine, identified as a key swing vote for Kavanaugh's confirmation.
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| Lisa Murkowski | Republican Senator |
From Alaska, identified as a key swing vote for Kavanaugh's confirmation.
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| Jeff Flake | Retiring Republican Senator |
From Arizona, expressed misgivings about the nomination.
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| Hillary Clinton | Former Political Figure |
Mentioned in passing as having won Nevada in an election, a state where a Republican senator is up for re-election.
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| Dean Heller | Republican Senator |
From Nevada, up for re-election in a state won by Hillary Clinton.
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| Christine Blasey Ford | Accuser |
Also referred to as Dr. Blasey. Accused Judge Kavanaugh of sexual assault from over 30 years ago. Scheduled to testif...
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| Senator Charles E. Grassley | Chairman of the Judiciary Committee |
Republican from Iowa, received a letter from Dr. Blasey.
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| Representative Anna Eshoo | Congresswoman |
From California, Dr. Blasey shared her account with her when Kavanaugh was being floated as a nominee.
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| Erin Schaff | Photographer |
Credited with taking a photo of protestors for The New York Times.
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Organizations (8)
Timeline (4 events)
Monday afternoon
Taping of a Fox News interview with Judge Kavanaugh and his wife.
Unknown
Thursday (scheduled)
A Judiciary Committee hearing is scheduled where Christine Blasey Ford is to testify against Judge Kavanaugh.
U.S. Senate
more than 30 years ago
Alleged sexual assault of Christine Blasey Ford by Judge Kavanaugh when they were teenagers.
Unknown
Locations (9)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (5)
The text states, 'He and his wife, Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, taped the interview...'
The text refers to Kavanaugh as a 'Supreme Court nominee' and Trump as 'the president'.
The text states Ford 'is to testify against him' and has 'said that the judge sexually assaulted her'.
The text mentions a 'letter sent Saturday to Senator Charles E. Grassley' from Dr. Blasey.
Christine Blasey Ford
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Shared Information (Constituent / Representative)
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Representative Anna Eshoo
Dr. Blasey 'said she decided to share her account with her congresswoman, Representative Anna Eshoo'.
Key Quotes (4)
"will stop at nothing to prevent Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation"Source
— Senator Orrin G. Hatch
(A statement attacking Democrats regarding the confirmation process.)
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Quote #1
"The Democrats are engaged in a campaign of delay and character assassination against Judge Kavanaugh. It’s time to vote this week."Source
— Senator Tom Cotton
(A statement made on Monday morning regarding the confirmation process.)
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Quote #2
"all the way"Source
— President Trump
(Describing his support for Judge Kavanaugh to reporters.)
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Quote #3
"People protested the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh outside the Supreme Court on Monday. Erin Schaff for The New York Times"Source
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Quote #4
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