Crooks and Liars

SCOTUS

McConnell, August 2016: 'Proud' He Blocked Obama's SCOTUS Pick

Mitch McConnell in August 2016 bragging about preventing Pres Obama from filling Justice Scalia's open seat: "One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, ‘Mr. President, you will not fill this Supreme Court vacancy!"

Politics

Kavanaugh Craziness: He Kept Calendars From 36 Years Ago And More -- UPDATED

The latest GOP excuse is absolutely laughable: they claim that Kavanaugh has miraculously found detailed calendars he kept from 36 years ago about all of his plans, parties, who he hung out with, etc.

Politics

Lindsey Graham Says Ford Testimony Won't Change His Vote

Apparently, Lindsey Graham's ethics are completely reprehensible but honest. He doesn't care if a sexual assaulter sits on the Supreme Court.

Media Bites

Grandpa Grassley Tweets Nonsense About Kavanaugh Accuser

Grassley posted a few tweets to Kavanaugh and about Dr. Ford, but it is unclear what he actually means.

Politics

Ford 'Hearing' Already A Sham; McConnell Promises Kavanaugh A SCOTUS Seat

Mitch McConnell is promising that Kavanaugh will win his Supreme Court seat. False optimism, or does he already have the votes?

Politics

Chuck Grassley Aide 'Unfazed' And 'Determined To Confirm' Kavanaugh

Mike Davis, Chief Counsel to Nominations, has already made up his mind about Kavanaugh. He's probably not the only one.

Politics

BREAKING: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Opens Negotiations To Testify Next Week

While her strong preference is for an FBI investigation to take place first, her legal team is willing to negotiate.

Politics

Supreme Court Paves The Way For Immediate Dark Money Disclosure

After the full Supreme Court lifted Justice Roberts' stay barring disclosure of dark money funding, all donors over $250 must disclose their contributions.