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A lot’s been written about the double standard in how the media/liberals have responded to the Biden/Kavanaugh allegations. But here's a thread laying out just how pervasive that double standard really is.
Here’s a list of the 50 biggest hypocrites:
Here’s a list of the 50 biggest hypocrites:
1/ ELIZABETH WARREN:
“I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. My heart broke watching her testify. She’s a hero – brave, compelling, credible” https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethWarren/posts/i-believe-dr-christine-blasey-ford-my-heart-broke-watching-her-testify-shes-a-he/10156024910973687/
“The vice president’s answers were credible and convincing.” https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/496134-warren-calls-bidens-denial-of-sexual-assault-claim-credible-and-convincing
“I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. My heart broke watching her testify. She’s a hero – brave, compelling, credible” https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethWarren/posts/i-believe-dr-christine-blasey-ford-my-heart-broke-watching-her-testify-shes-a-he/10156024910973687/
“The vice president’s answers were credible and convincing.” https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/496134-warren-calls-bidens-denial-of-sexual-assault-claim-credible-and-convincing
2/ CHUCK SCHUMER:
“I believe her. Many, many, many Americans believe her." https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-remember-when-democrats-said-all-women-should-be-believed-in-sex-assault-allegations-keep-that-in-mind-with-joe-biden
“Sen. Schumer believes that Joe Biden’s answer has been sufficient and will work as hard as he can to make sure Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump...” https://www.vox.com/2020/5/11/21246379/joe-biden-campaign-tara-reade-allegation
“I believe her. Many, many, many Americans believe her." https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-remember-when-democrats-said-all-women-should-be-believed-in-sex-assault-allegations-keep-that-in-mind-with-joe-biden
“Sen. Schumer believes that Joe Biden’s answer has been sufficient and will work as hard as he can to make sure Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump...” https://www.vox.com/2020/5/11/21246379/joe-biden-campaign-tara-reade-allegation
3/ CHRIS CUOMO:
Had Michael Avenatti on his show to debate whether Kavanaugh being a virgin meant he performed oral sex in high school https://books.google.com/books?id=zm6ZDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT73&lpg=PT73&dq=Cuomo+Kavanaugh+virgin&source=bl&ots=GXUnEnEmeS&sig=ACfU3U1di64l519xNPYi419GzWzJRC3ZrQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiM__WSxbHpAhXAoXIEHdHFD_8Q6AEwDXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=Cuomo%20Kavanaugh%20virgin&f=false
Has never covered the Biden allegations.
Had Michael Avenatti on his show to debate whether Kavanaugh being a virgin meant he performed oral sex in high school https://books.google.com/books?id=zm6ZDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT73&lpg=PT73&dq=Cuomo+Kavanaugh+virgin&source=bl&ots=GXUnEnEmeS&sig=ACfU3U1di64l519xNPYi419GzWzJRC3ZrQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiM__WSxbHpAhXAoXIEHdHFD_8Q6AEwDXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=Cuomo%20Kavanaugh%20virgin&f=false
Has never covered the Biden allegations.
4/ ALYSSA MILANO:
“Kavanaugh’s actions, told consistently over decades by his victim (& supported by her polygraph results), were clearly wrong.”
[literally 5 paragraphs later] “I still support Joe Biden because I believe that’s the best choice...” https://deadline.com/2020/04/alyssa-milano-joe-biden-tara-reade-allegations-guest-column-1202921826/
“Kavanaugh’s actions, told consistently over decades by his victim (& supported by her polygraph results), were clearly wrong.”
[literally 5 paragraphs later] “I still support Joe Biden because I believe that’s the best choice...” https://deadline.com/2020/04/alyssa-milano-joe-biden-tara-reade-allegations-guest-column-1202921826/
5/ DAVID BROCK:
Republicans were “putting the victim on trial, just like they did to Anita Hill… they`re going to try to turn Brett Kavanaugh, the seeming serial predator here into the victim.” http://www.msnbc.com/transcripts/all-in/2018-09-26
Tara Reade: *crickets*
Republicans were “putting the victim on trial, just like they did to Anita Hill… they`re going to try to turn Brett Kavanaugh, the seeming serial predator here into the victim.” http://www.msnbc.com/transcripts/all-in/2018-09-26
Tara Reade: *crickets*
6/ NANCY PELOSI:
“Dr. Ford told her story with extraordinary dignity, bravery and unimpeachable credibility.. I believe her.” https://pelosi.house.gov/news/pelosi-updates/i-believe-dr-christine-blasey-ford
Asked about Reade: "The happiest day for me this week was to support Joe Biden for president." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/04/30/biden-tara-reade-accusation-nancy-pelosi-defends-ex-vice-president/3056450001/
“Dr. Ford told her story with extraordinary dignity, bravery and unimpeachable credibility.. I believe her.” https://pelosi.house.gov/news/pelosi-updates/i-believe-dr-christine-blasey-ford
Asked about Reade: "The happiest day for me this week was to support Joe Biden for president." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/04/30/biden-tara-reade-accusation-nancy-pelosi-defends-ex-vice-president/3056450001/
7/ DIANNE FEINSTEIN:
“She was poised. She was credible... She should be believed.” https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=5EA54217-A876-4FFE-9AFC-D3F270622DDB
“I don’t know this person at all who has made the allegations. She came out of nowhere. Where has she been all these years?” https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/feinstein-blasts-tara-reade-where-215501926.html
“She was poised. She was credible... She should be believed.” https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=5EA54217-A876-4FFE-9AFC-D3F270622DDB
“I don’t know this person at all who has made the allegations. She came out of nowhere. Where has she been all these years?” https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/feinstein-blasts-tara-reade-where-215501926.html
8/ RACHEL MADDOW:
Covered Blasey Ford allegations the same day they broke http://www.msnbc.com/transcripts/rachel-maddow-show/2018-09-13
Tara Reade: *crickets* for 2 months
Covered Blasey Ford allegations the same day they broke http://www.msnbc.com/transcripts/rachel-maddow-show/2018-09-13
Tara Reade: *crickets* for 2 months
9/ HILLARY CLINTON:
“I found her very credible... I found her willingness to say ‘I don’t remember that but I remember this’ to be very convincing. I felt a great swell of pride...” https://time.com/5413062/hillary-clinton-brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford/
Tara Reade: *crickets* https://apnews.com/8edea40a927c9fe6c92f412551525b7d
“I found her very credible... I found her willingness to say ‘I don’t remember that but I remember this’ to be very convincing. I felt a great swell of pride...” https://time.com/5413062/hillary-clinton-brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford/
Tara Reade: *crickets* https://apnews.com/8edea40a927c9fe6c92f412551525b7d
10/ MATTHEW DOWD:
“Enough w/ “he said, she said.” If this is he said, she said, then let’s believe the she in these scenarios.” https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd/status/1041785678785339392
“You do know Biden has completely denied the allegation, and has no history of sexual abuse, right?” https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd/status/1258190149642575873
“Enough w/ “he said, she said.” If this is he said, she said, then let’s believe the she in these scenarios.” https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd/status/1041785678785339392
“You do know Biden has completely denied the allegation, and has no history of sexual abuse, right?” https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd/status/1258190149642575873
11/ KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND:
#IBelieveChristine Blasey Ford. Her credible allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh should disqualify him...” https://twitter.com/gillibrandny/status/1042177192086650880?lang=en
“VP Biden has vehemently denied these allegations and I support VP Biden." https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/495139-gillibrand-addresses-reade-allegations-i-stand-by-vice-president-biden
#IBelieveChristine Blasey Ford. Her credible allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh should disqualify him...” https://twitter.com/gillibrandny/status/1042177192086650880?lang=en
“VP Biden has vehemently denied these allegations and I support VP Biden." https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/495139-gillibrand-addresses-reade-allegations-i-stand-by-vice-president-biden
12/ BETTE MIDLER:
[During Kavanaugh hearing] “Women, are the n-word of the world. Raped beaten, enslaved, married off, worked like dumb animals; denied education and inheritance...” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/better-midler-n-word-tweet-apology-brett-kavanaugh-vote-supreme-court-a8571781.html
“Who is paying to #SWIFTBOAT Joe Biden??” https://twitter.com/bettemidler/status/1256050931382312961?lang=en
[During Kavanaugh hearing] “Women, are the n-word of the world. Raped beaten, enslaved, married off, worked like dumb animals; denied education and inheritance...” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/better-midler-n-word-tweet-apology-brett-kavanaugh-vote-supreme-court-a8571781.html
“Who is paying to #SWIFTBOAT Joe Biden??” https://twitter.com/bettemidler/status/1256050931382312961?lang=en
13/ TIM KAINE:
“The moment when Dr. Ford described the searing memory of Kavanaugh and Judge laughing together as they assaulted her has stuck with me all day.” https://twitter.com/timkaine/status/1045516272975384578
“The vice president said in no uncertain terms this did not happen.” https://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/sen-kaine-supports-biden-s-response-to-sexual-assault-allegations-82879045941
“The moment when Dr. Ford described the searing memory of Kavanaugh and Judge laughing together as they assaulted her has stuck with me all day.” https://twitter.com/timkaine/status/1045516272975384578
“The vice president said in no uncertain terms this did not happen.” https://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/sen-kaine-supports-biden-s-response-to-sexual-assault-allegations-82879045941
14/ ANDERSON COOPER:
Interviewed Blasey Ford’s attorney three days after she came forward https://twitter.com/AC360/status/1042210502447980544
Interviewed Biden *twice* without asking about allegations https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-accuser-tara-reade-lost-total-respect-for-cnns-anderson-cooper-for-not-asking-former-vp-about-assault-claim
Interviewed Blasey Ford’s attorney three days after she came forward https://twitter.com/AC360/status/1042210502447980544
Interviewed Biden *twice* without asking about allegations https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-accuser-tara-reade-lost-total-respect-for-cnns-anderson-cooper-for-not-asking-former-vp-about-assault-claim
15/ KAMALA HARRIS:
"Kamala Harris on Kavanaugh accuser: 'I believe her'" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/18/kamala-harris-kavanaugh-accuser-827907
On Biden: “I believe he has been very direct and forthright” https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/1259981791517126656
"Kamala Harris on Kavanaugh accuser: 'I believe her'" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/18/kamala-harris-kavanaugh-accuser-827907
On Biden: “I believe he has been very direct and forthright” https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/1259981791517126656
16/ TIME’S UP: “Time’s Up to Stage National Walkout to Support Brett Kavanaugh Accuser” https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/times-up-walkout-brett-kavanaugh-accuser-1202954051/
“Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund Refused to Support #MeToo
Sex Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden” https://www.democracynow.org/2020/3/26/headlines/the_intercept_times_up_legal_defense_fund_refused_to_support_metoo_allegation_against_joe_biden
“Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund Refused to Support #MeToo
Sex Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden” https://www.democracynow.org/2020/3/26/headlines/the_intercept_times_up_legal_defense_fund_refused_to_support_metoo_allegation_against_joe_biden
17/ MATT GERTZ:
Kavanaugh was “credibly accused of sexual assault, and rallied Republicans to his cause by unleashing his inner wingnut.” https://www.mediamatters.org/supreme-court/disastrous-choices-journalists-are-making-wake-brett-kavanaughs-confirmation?redirect_source=/blog/2018/10/07/disastrous-choices-journalists-are-making-wake-brett-kavanaughs-confirmation/221598
Biden: *crickets*
Kavanaugh was “credibly accused of sexual assault, and rallied Republicans to his cause by unleashing his inner wingnut.” https://www.mediamatters.org/supreme-court/disastrous-choices-journalists-are-making-wake-brett-kavanaughs-confirmation?redirect_source=/blog/2018/10/07/disastrous-choices-journalists-are-making-wake-brett-kavanaughs-confirmation/221598
Biden: *crickets*
18/ MOLLY JONG-FAST:
“I’m starting to suspect that the Republican Party doesn’t really give a flying fuck about women.” https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1045496462531072000
“The Right Wants to Use Tara Reade’s Claims to Snuff Out the #MeToo Movement” https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-right-wants-to-use-tara-reades-claims-against-joe-biden-to-snuff-out-the-metoo-movement
“I’m starting to suspect that the Republican Party doesn’t really give a flying fuck about women.” https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1045496462531072000
“The Right Wants to Use Tara Reade’s Claims to Snuff Out the #MeToo
Movement” https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-right-wants-to-use-tara-reades-claims-against-joe-biden-to-snuff-out-the-metoo-movement
19/ PATRICK LEAHY:
“I found it compelling and very credible. I was a prosecutor. If I'd had somebody with that kind of a complaint coming before me as a prosecutor, I'd feel very safe in prosecuting based on it.” https://www.npr.org/2018/09/27/652396645/sen-patrick-leahy-reacts-to-testimony-from-kavanaugh-and-christine-blasey-ford
Tara Reade: *crickets*
“I found it compelling and very credible. I was a prosecutor. If I'd had somebody with that kind of a complaint coming before me as a prosecutor, I'd feel very safe in prosecuting based on it.” https://www.npr.org/2018/09/27/652396645/sen-patrick-leahy-reacts-to-testimony-from-kavanaugh-and-christine-blasey-ford
Tara Reade: *crickets*
20/ JENNIFER PALMIERI:
“Here’s Why the Women Making Accusations Against Brett Kavanaugh Give Me Hope” https://time.com/5406825/brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford-monica-lewinsky-anita-hill/
“I do not believe Joe Biden is capable of that kind of behavior. I believe Joe Biden. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/05/confronting-the-complex-discomfort-of-tara-reades-joe-biden-allegation
“Here’s Why the Women Making Accusations Against Brett Kavanaugh Give Me Hope” https://time.com/5406825/brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford-monica-lewinsky-anita-hill/
“I do not believe Joe Biden is capable of that kind of behavior. I believe Joe Biden. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/05/confronting-the-complex-discomfort-of-tara-reades-joe-biden-allegation
21/ ANGELO CARUSONE:
“You nominated a rapist. Honestly, the mere fact that his nomination hasn’t been withdrawn already illustrates just how much scales are tipped in favor of conservatives.”
https://twitter.com/GoAngelo/status/1044029051046907907
Tara Reade: *crickets*
“You nominated a rapist. Honestly, the mere fact that his nomination hasn’t been withdrawn already illustrates just how much scales are tipped in favor of conservatives.”
https://twitter.com/GoAngelo/status/1044029051046907907
Tara Reade: *crickets*
22/ MAZIE HIRONO:
"It took a lot of courage for Christine Blasey Ford to come forward ... Her story is very credible and I believe her." https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1041415237088501760
Ignored Reade q, said GOP “are totally embracing their admitted sexual predator president.” https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/08/tara-reade-joe-biden-senate-races-245279
"It took a lot of courage for Christine Blasey Ford to come forward ... Her story is very credible and I believe her." https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1041415237088501760
Ignored Reade q, said GOP “are totally embracing their admitted sexual predator president.” https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/08/tara-reade-joe-biden-senate-races-245279
23/ AMY KLOBUCHAR:
On Blasey Ford: “Let us never forget what courage looks like.” https://twitter.com/amyklobuchar/status/1173314685694828544
On Reade: "I think this case has been investigated. I know the vice president as a major leader on domestic abuse…”
https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-tara-reade-bernie-sanders-amy-klobuchar
On Blasey Ford: “Let us never forget what courage looks like.” https://twitter.com/amyklobuchar/status/1173314685694828544
On Reade: "I think this case has been investigated. I know the vice president as a major leader on domestic abuse…”
https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-tara-reade-bernie-sanders-amy-klobuchar
24/ BRIAN STELTER:
“Try to put yourself in Christine Blasey Ford's shoes for a minute. You lived with this trauma for years, you kept it a secret... you're living in a hotel, you're staring down death threats” http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1809/23/rs.01.html
“Try to put yourself in Christine Blasey Ford's shoes for a minute. You lived with this trauma for years, you kept it a secret... you're living in a hotel, you're staring down death threats” http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1809/23/rs.01.html
24/ BRIAN STELTER (cont.)
“Stelter... had not even mentioned Reade's name in a tweet or acknowledged her claims as of Sunday night -- well over 48 hours after the 1993 CNN tape was uncovered and roughly a month since Reade's claims first became public.” https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-brian-stelter-tara-reade-joe-biden
“Stelter... had not even mentioned Reade's name in a tweet or acknowledged her claims as of Sunday night -- well over 48 hours after the 1993 CNN tape was uncovered and roughly a month since Reade's claims first became public.” https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-brian-stelter-tara-reade-joe-biden
25/ TARA SETMAYER:
“I believe Dr Ford’s allegations are credible.” https://twitter.com/TaraSetmayer/status/1045029932869578752
"How much more evidence do we need that this allegation is a complete fabrication cooked hit job against Biden? This woman is unhinged." https://twitter.com/TaraSetmayer/status/1258618710903984129
“I believe Dr Ford’s allegations are credible.” https://twitter.com/TaraSetmayer/status/1045029932869578752
"How much more evidence do we need that this allegation is a complete fabrication cooked hit job against Biden? This woman is unhinged." https://twitter.com/TaraSetmayer/status/1258618710903984129
26/ NEERA TANDEN:
“Trump and his Republican apologists openly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and waged a full-blown campaign to stoke hatred, distrust, and resentment against the millions of survivors of sexual assault.” https://www.americanprogressaction.org/press/statement/2018/10/06/171819/statement-cap-actions-neera-tanden-says-kavanaugh-confirmation-taints-supreme-court-generation/
“Trump and his Republican apologists openly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and waged a full-blown campaign to stoke hatred, distrust, and resentment against the millions of survivors of sexual assault.” https://www.americanprogressaction.org/press/statement/2018/10/06/171819/statement-cap-actions-neera-tanden-says-kavanaugh-confirmation-taints-supreme-court-generation/
26/ NEERA TANDEN (continued)
“Really suprised that a former Fox News news star is working with a former Fox News producer to push a story that is now being lawyered up by a Trump donor -- that involves accusations against the Dem nominee."
https://twitter.com/neeratanden/status/1258604702062784512
“Really suprised that a former Fox News news star is working with a former Fox News producer to push a story that is now being lawyered up by a Trump donor -- that involves accusations against the Dem nominee."
https://twitter.com/neeratanden/status/1258604702062784512
27-30/ “TREVOR NOAH, STEPHEN COLBERT, JIMMY KIMMEL and SETH MEYERS took shots at senators across the aisle and praised Christine Blasey Ford's emotional testimony.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/late-night-hosts-weigh-kavanaugh-ford-testimonies-1147674
Why Have the Big Late-Night TV Hosts Gone Silent on Tara Reade? https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-have-late-night-tv-hosts-gone-silent-on-tara-reades-biden-allegation
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/late-night-hosts-weigh-kavanaugh-ford-testimonies-1147674
Why Have the Big Late-Night TV Hosts Gone Silent on Tara Reade? https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-have-late-night-tv-hosts-gone-silent-on-tara-reades-biden-allegation
31/ CORY BOOKER:
on Kavanaugh, “whether he is innocent or guilty... enough questions been raised that we should move on to another candidate.” https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/10/02/booker_doesnt_matter_if_kavanaugh_is_innocent_or_guilty_trump_should_nominate_someone_else.html
“He has said this hasn’t happened, and I stand with Joe on his nomination.”
on Kavanaugh, “whether he is innocent or guilty... enough questions been raised that we should move on to another candidate.” https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/10/02/booker_doesnt_matter_if_kavanaugh_is_innocent_or_guilty_trump_should_nominate_someone_else.html
“He has said this hasn’t happened, and I stand with Joe on his nomination.”
32/ MATT YGELSIAS:
GOP “don’t take sexual assault seriously” or “care whether it’s true Kavanaugh sexually assaulted women.” https://www.vox.com/2018/9/24/17894448/brett-kavanaugh-bill-shine-donald-trump
On Reade: “She told a different story just last year and the Larry King call is totally nonspecific…” https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/1254176932180131841
GOP “don’t take sexual assault seriously” or “care whether it’s true Kavanaugh sexually assaulted women.” https://www.vox.com/2018/9/24/17894448/brett-kavanaugh-bill-shine-donald-trump
On Reade: “She told a different story just last year and the Larry King call is totally nonspecific…” https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/1254176932180131841
33/ RUTH MARCUS:
“I think what Ford & others said about Kavanaugh was true.” https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-extraordinary-campaign-to-put-brett-kavanaugh-on-the-supreme-court
“My gut says what Reade alleges did not happen… #BelieveAllWomen was a dumb hashtag...” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/15/seriousness-flaws-tara-reades-allegations/
“I think what Ford & others said about Kavanaugh was true.” https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-extraordinary-campaign-to-put-brett-kavanaugh-on-the-supreme-court
“My gut says what Reade alleges did not happen… #BelieveAllWomen was a dumb hashtag...” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/15/seriousness-flaws-tara-reades-allegations/
34/ RICHARD BLUMENTHAL:
“Let me just say right at the outset, I believe Dr. Ford.” https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-remember-when-democrats-said-all-women-should-be-believed-in-sex-assault-allegations-keep-that-in-mind-with-joe-biden
On Biden: “He has been straightforward and seemingly very honest.” https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/senate-democrats-stand-by-biden-credible-and-convincing-defense-against-sex-assault-claim
“Let me just say right at the outset, I believe Dr. Ford.” https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-remember-when-democrats-said-all-women-should-be-believed-in-sex-assault-allegations-keep-that-in-mind-with-joe-biden
On Biden: “He has been straightforward and seemingly very honest.” https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/senate-democrats-stand-by-biden-credible-and-convincing-defense-against-sex-assault-claim
35/ RON KLAIN:
“HOW DEPRAVED IS THE GOP AT THIS POINT? Well, just THIS MORNING alone, Trump called Dr. Ford a liar…” https://twitter.com/RonaldKlain/status/1043153604784410624
Retweeted a tweet reading “I wish we could get #IBelieveBiden trending every time this liar speaks” https://twitter.com/hollyotterbein/status/1258765438848323593
“HOW DEPRAVED IS THE GOP AT THIS POINT? Well, just THIS MORNING alone, Trump called Dr. Ford a liar…” https://twitter.com/RonaldKlain/status/1043153604784410624
Retweeted a tweet reading “I wish we could get #IBelieveBiden trending every time this liar speaks” https://twitter.com/hollyotterbein/status/1258765438848323593
36/ ANA NAVARRO:
“I am grateful to Dr. Blasey-Ford. Her courage and selflessness gave rise to a national conversation on a taboo subject that so many had kept silent about for so long.” https://twitter.com/ananavarro/status/1048346431608643584
“I am grateful to Dr. Blasey-Ford. Her courage and selflessness gave rise to a national conversation on a taboo subject that so many had kept silent about for so long.” https://twitter.com/ananavarro/status/1048346431608643584
36/ ANA NAVARRO (continued)
Shared a column called “Why I'm skeptical about Reade's sexual assault claim,” saying that voters should “weigh the circumstances, records + Trump” to “vote our conscience.” https://twitter.com/ananavarro/status/1256309772233502720
Shared a column called “Why I'm skeptical about Reade's sexual assault claim,” saying that voters should “weigh the circumstances, records + Trump” to “vote our conscience.” https://twitter.com/ananavarro/status/1256309772233502720
37/ TOM PEREZ:
"There is no braver person in America right now than Dr. Christine Blasey Ford." https://twitter.com/TomPerez/status/1045332825128480768
“Barack Obama trusted Joe Biden. I trust Joe Biden… This is like the Hillary e-mails, because there was nothing there.” https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/week-transcript-20-mike-pompeo-gov-mike-dewine/story?id=70478442
"There is no braver person in America right now than Dr. Christine Blasey Ford." https://twitter.com/TomPerez/status/1045332825128480768
“Barack Obama trusted Joe Biden. I trust Joe Biden… This is like the Hillary e-mails, because there was nothing there.” https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/week-transcript-20-mike-pompeo-gov-mike-dewine/story?id=70478442
38/ SLEEPING GIANTS:
“Kavanaugh’s wife gets to bring cupcakes out to the press outside of their house. His accuser has to go into hiding. Great society we’ve got going here. https://twitter.com/slpng_giants/status/1042200107226062848
Biden/Tara Reade: *crickets*
“Kavanaugh’s wife gets to bring cupcakes out to the press outside of their house. His accuser has to go into hiding. Great society we’ve got going here. https://twitter.com/slpng_giants/status/1042200107226062848
Biden/Tara Reade: *crickets*
39/ AARON RUPAR:
“Kavanaugh falsely, repeatedly claims that Ford's accusation has been ‘refuted’” https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1045395877362315264
“Blasey Ford did not repeatedly change her story or post ‘tic toc’ tweets about Kavanaugh. The situations are not analogous” https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1257120239508127745
“Kavanaugh falsely, repeatedly claims that Ford's accusation has been ‘refuted’” https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1045395877362315264
“Blasey Ford did not repeatedly change her story or post ‘tic toc’ tweets about Kavanaugh. The situations are not analogous” https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1257120239508127745
40/ AMY SCHUMER:
“We #BelieveSurvivors and refuse to accept Brett Kavanaugh as our next Supreme Court Justice.” https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/1045655843591647236
On Biden/Reade: *crickets*
“We #BelieveSurvivors and refuse to accept Brett Kavanaugh as our next Supreme Court Justice.” https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/1045655843591647236
On Biden/Reade: *crickets*
41/ PATTY MURRAY:
"Proud to see people in WA march & make their voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination... #BelieveWomen" https://twitter.com/PattyMurray/status/1048314131579777024
"Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell silent as Tara Reade accuses Joe Biden of assault" https://mynorthwest.com/1836522/rantz-patty-murray-maria-cantwell-silent-tara-reade-biden/
"Proud to see people in WA march & make their voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination... #BelieveWomen" https://twitter.com/PattyMurray/status/1048314131579777024
"Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell silent as Tara Reade accuses Joe Biden of assault" https://mynorthwest.com/1836522/rantz-patty-murray-maria-cantwell-silent-tara-reade-biden/
42/ CHRIS COONS:
on Blasey Ford and Ramirez: “I believe them both.” https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/09/24/senator-coons-kavanaugh-lie-detector-i-believe-the-women-lead-sot-vpx.cnn
On Biden: "I don't think it's just a 'he said, she said.' I think it's a 'he said, she said, the press thoroughly investigated and found there's nothing there." https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/theres-nothing-there-chris-coons-dismisses-sexual-assault-allegation-against-joe-biden
on Blasey Ford and Ramirez: “I believe them both.” https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/09/24/senator-coons-kavanaugh-lie-detector-i-believe-the-women-lead-sot-vpx.cnn
On Biden: "I don't think it's just a 'he said, she said.' I think it's a 'he said, she said, the press thoroughly investigated and found there's nothing there." https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/theres-nothing-there-chris-coons-dismisses-sexual-assault-allegation-against-joe-biden
43/ JASON CAMPBELL:
“My God Dr. Blasey Ford's description of the horrifying actions done to her since coming forward is beyond what I can imagine. I am in awe of her bravery” https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1045325270708834305
Tara Reade: *crickets*
“My God Dr. Blasey Ford's description of the horrifying actions done to her since coming forward is beyond what I can imagine. I am in awe of her bravery” https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1045325270708834305
Tara Reade: *crickets*
44/ KEVIN DRUM:
“I think pretty much everyone—Democrat and Republican alike—does know the truth of what happened. It’s simple: Christine Blasey Ford has no reason to make anything up, and her allegations are basically true…” https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2018/09/we-all-know-what-happened-why-do-we-pretend-we-dont/
“I think pretty much everyone—Democrat and Republican alike—does know the truth of what happened. It’s simple: Christine Blasey Ford has no reason to make anything up, and her allegations are basically true…” https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2018/09/we-all-know-what-happened-why-do-we-pretend-we-dont/
44/ KEVIN DRUM (continued)
“Did Joe Biden sexually assault Tara Reade in 1993? I don’t know... There were no witnesses and no physical evidence, so it’s literally her word against his… my best guess right now is that Biden is actually innocent“ http://archive.is/sOmF3#selection-819.0-831.53
“Did Joe Biden sexually assault Tara Reade in 1993? I don’t know... There were no witnesses and no physical evidence, so it’s literally her word against his… my best guess right now is that Biden is actually innocent“ http://archive.is/sOmF3#selection-819.0-831.53
44/ KEVIN DRUM Bonus!
(After declaring *Reade* unreliable, Drum recommends you read an “exhaustive examination of Reade herself from the muckraking Krassenstein brothers”)
(After declaring *Reade* unreliable, Drum recommends you read an “exhaustive examination of Reade herself from the muckraking Krassenstein brothers”)
45/ JOAN WALSH:
“A talented, thoughtful, long-suffering woman who did everything that was asked of her... and unbelievably, she came up short.” https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/the-heart-wrenching-trauma-of-the-christine-blasey-ford-and-brett-kavanaugh-hearings/
“I find her allegation hard to believe. Is it possible? Sure. Is it probable? No.” https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/tara-reade-joe-biden-democrats/
“A talented, thoughtful, long-suffering woman who did everything that was asked of her... and unbelievably, she came up short.” https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/the-heart-wrenching-trauma-of-the-christine-blasey-ford-and-brett-kavanaugh-hearings/
“I find her allegation hard to believe. Is it possible? Sure. Is it probable? No.” https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/tara-reade-joe-biden-democrats/
46/ DICK DURBIN:
To Blasey Ford, “thousands of Americans, women and men, believe you, support you, and thank you for your courage." https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-to-dr-blasey-ford-for-every-scurrilous-charge-and-pathetic-tweet-there-are-thousands-of-americans-who-believe-you-support-you-and-thank-you-for-your-courage
On Biden: “He’s said if there’s any evidence, let the public decide.” https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1258136274688512000
To Blasey Ford, “thousands of Americans, women and men, believe you, support you, and thank you for your courage." https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-to-dr-blasey-ford-for-every-scurrilous-charge-and-pathetic-tweet-there-are-thousands-of-americans-who-believe-you-support-you-and-thank-you-for-your-courage
On Biden: “He’s said if there’s any evidence, let the public decide.” https://twitter.com/igorbobic/status/1258136274688512000
47/ MICHELLE GOLDBERG:
“Her soft voice cracked... She smiled a lot; her attempts to make everyone see how agreeable and reasonable she is were heart-rending. But she was also poised and precise, occasionally speaking as an expert... as well as a victim.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/27/opinion/blasey-ford-kavanaugh-hearing.html
“Her soft voice cracked... She smiled a lot; her attempts to make everyone see how agreeable and reasonable she is were heart-rending. But she was also poised and precise, occasionally speaking as an expert... as well as a victim.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/27/opinion/blasey-ford-kavanaugh-hearing.html
47/ MICHELLE GOLDBERG (continued)
“Democrats, Tara Reade and the #MeToo Trap. Don’t compare the case against Joe Biden to the one against Brett Kavanaugh.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/opinion/tara-reade-biden.html
“Democrats, Tara Reade and the #MeToo
Trap. Don’t compare the case against Joe Biden to the one against Brett Kavanaugh.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/opinion/tara-reade-biden.html
48/ SALLY KOHN: “Can’t imagine how hard this is. So grateful to Christine Blasey Ford for speaking up and so inspired by her bravery.” https://twitter.com/sallykohn/status/1045325018861891584
Tara Reade: *crickets*
Tara Reade: *crickets*
49/ JONATHAN CHAIT:
“Ford’s story is highly credible.” https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/09/brett-kavanaugh-might-lose-court-seat-after-sexual-assault-allegation-christine-ford.html
“Reade presents both less corroboration than Christine Blasey Ford (whose documentation included notes from her therapist) and more grounds for credible doubt” https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/joe-biden-tara-reade-can-democrats-nominate-somebody-else.html
“Ford’s story is highly credible.” https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/09/brett-kavanaugh-might-lose-court-seat-after-sexual-assault-allegation-christine-ford.html
“Reade presents both less corroboration than Christine Blasey Ford (whose documentation included notes from her therapist) and more grounds for credible doubt” https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/joe-biden-tara-reade-can-democrats-nominate-somebody-else.html
50/ STACEY ABRAMS:
"I believe women, and I believe survivors of violence always deserve to be supported and to have their voices heard."
"What he is accused of doing, that he has flatly and clearly denied, and I believe his denial, speaks not only to who he is but who I am."
"I believe women, and I believe survivors of violence always deserve to be supported and to have their voices heard."
"What he is accused of doing, that he has flatly and clearly denied, and I believe his denial, speaks not only to who he is but who I am."
51/ And of course, the one and only…
JOE BIDEN: “Women’s Claims Of Sexual Assault Should Be Presumed To Be True” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-brett-kavanaugh-anita-hill_n_5ba0714de4b046313fbe8f84
“No it is not true; it never never happened” https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/biden-on-allegation-no-it-is-not-true-it-never-never-happened-82866245959
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JOE BIDEN: “Women’s Claims Of Sexual Assault Should Be Presumed To Be True” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-brett-kavanaugh-anita-hill_n_5ba0714de4b046313fbe8f84
“No it is not true; it never never happened” https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/biden-on-allegation-no-it-is-not-true-it-never-never-happened-82866245959
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