Republicans plot to ram through Kavanaugh despite doubts

But the nominee may not have the votes to open debate in the full Senate No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Friday, September 28  GOP PLANS TO RAM THROUGH KAVANAUGH The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to proceed with a vote Friday on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, despite the whirlwind hearing in which the federal judge answered questions about a sexual assault allegations. However, the American Bar Association called on the committee to delay its confirmation vote pending an FBI investigation. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] TRUMP: KAVANAUGH TESTIMONY ‘POWERFUL, HONEST’ President Donald Trump reacted to the hearing by calling Kavanaugh’s testimony  “powerful, honest, and riveting,” adding that the Senate “must vote!” Not everyone was as impressed: the national Catholic publication America Magazine revoked its July endorsement of Kavanaugh following Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony. [HuffPost] KAVANAUGH OUTED AS PARTISAN WARRIOR During the hearing, Kavanaugh exposed himself as a partisan warrior, accusing Democrats of engaging in a “calculated and orchestrated political hit” that was animated by “anger at Trump” over the 2016 presidential election, as well as “revenge on behalf of” Bill and Hillary Clinton. In contrast, here’s Blasey giving her powerful testimony describing how Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her.  [HuffPost] SCOTUS PICK PLAYS VICTIM By first yelling, then breaking down in tears, then attacking those who raised the allegations, Kavanaugh’s strategy was clear: to portray himself as an aggrieved victim. It was a spectacle of angry male bonding. [HuffPost] CONSERVATIVE MEDIA CHIMES IN Here’s how conservatives and members of the right-wing media responded to Blasey’s testimony. Yet it wasn’t all bad: Fox News anchor Chris Wallace said the allegations against Kavanaugh prompted his daughters to reveal to him for the first time certain experiences they had in high school. [HuffPost] LITTLE ADVANCE SINCE ANITA HILL The Senate’s treatment of Anita Hill in 1991 is considered a national embarrassment. The treatment of Christine Blasey Ford will not go down in history much better. [HuffPost]         TESLA’S MUSK SUED OVER TWEET The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Tesla’s Elon Musk, accusing him of securities fraud for a series of “false and misleading” tweets about potentially taking the electric car company private. [Reuters] PLANE CRASH IN MICRONESIA A flotilla of small boats rescued all 47 passengers and crew from an Air Niugini flight that crashed into the sea near an airport in the South Pacific nation of Micronesia. [Reuters] NETANYAHU: IRAN HAS ‘SECRET’ NUCLEAR FACILITY Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a U.N. speech to claim that Iran has a "secret" nuclear facility in Tehran. In his address, Netanyahu used big picture cards, suggesting his target audience was likely in the White house. [CNN] U.N. TUBERCULOSIS MEETING FALTERS Global health experts hoped this week’s U.N. meeting on tuberculosis would be a turning point in the fight against the disease, the world’s top infectious killer. Unfortunately, the meeting did not go well. [HuffPost] MILLENNIALS KILLING DIVORCE RATE A University of Maryland study suggests millennials are responsible for the country’s declining divorce rate. [HuffPost] STORMS TO SMASH EUROPE A powerful and rare storm called a "Medicane" (a portmanteau of Mediterranean and hurricane) is about to slam into Europe. [CNN]       Here’s a first look at Tom Hanks dressed as Mister Rogers in “You Are My Friend.” Gisele Bündchen has admitted to getting breast implants — and says she instantly regretted it. Twitter users roasted Trump Jr. over his attack on Blasey Ford. The reign of the middle-aged white man is over. That is, according to the new President Underwood in Netflix’s teaser for its sixth and final season of “House of Cards.” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted for the first time to authorizing extrajudicial killings as part of his war on drugs. Hillary Clinton delivered a blunt message surprise cameo in “Murphy Brown.” The second trailer for “Creed 2” looks incredible. “Crazy Rich Asians” star Awkwafina will make her debut as host of “Saturday Night Live” early next month. These rescued donkeys are obsessed with this little girl. “Star Wars Resistance” star Rachel Butera posted a tweet mocking Blasey Ford. It didn’t go down well. She then left Twitter. This is a terrific New York Times interview with Bradley Cooper ahead of the release of “A Star is Born.” And here’s that Lady Gaga song you can’t stop singing from Cooper’s film. Bruce Dern will play George Spahn in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,” replacing Burt Reynolds, who was going to play the part before he died earlier this month. This man saw a dog on a remote dirt road — then realized he was asking for help. And Will Ferrell’s Socrates tells Sarah Silverman exactly what’s wrong with American democracy. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. 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