Fox 5 DC Jason Killian Meath on Judge Kavanaugh confirmation 9/20/18

Introduction

The host introduces the panelists and discusses Dr. Blasey Ford's willingness to testify.

Panel Discussion

• Dr. Blasey Ford's attorney sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee stating that she is willing to testify if the terms are fair and ensure her safety. However, it is unlikely that this will happen on Monday.

• A clip of celebrities expressing support for Dr. Blasey Ford is shown, which prompts a discussion about how this may affect Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.

• Jason Meister believes that celebrities making videos in support of Dr. Blasey Ford is nothing new and that there are concerns about false accusations being made against Kavanaugh.

• Joel Payne argues that this is not about politics or strategy but rather about a woman who was victimized and wants to tell her story.

Fishiness of the Story

The panelists discuss their thoughts on the handling of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations.

Allegations Against Senator Feinstein

• Jason Meister brings up allegations against Senator Feinstein regarding how she handled bringing Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations to light.

• He believes that it was an egregious mishandling of the situation and questions why Democrats sat on the letter since July without bringing it up during private meetings or during Judge Kavanaugh's testimony.

• Joel Payne disagrees with Jason Meister and argues that this is not about politics but rather about a woman who was victimized and wants to tell her story.

Investigation Needed

• Jason Meister believes that while he thinks everyone who has been sexually assaulted should be heard, those accused also have a right to be heard as well.

• He hopes that once both sides have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, they can start figuring out what happened and assign evidence or facts to these allegations.

• He also believes that Senator Feinstein needs to release the unredacted letter to the full committee so they can get to the bottom of this story.

Fury and Victimhood

The panelists discuss their differing opinions on how Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations have been handled.

Victimhood

• Joel Payne argues that Jason Meister's fury is a result of entrenched power and that Brett Kavanaugh has not been a victim his entire life.

• He believes that Dr. Blasey Ford is talking about her personal experience and requested anonymity from Democrats, including Senator Feinstein.

• He thinks it is important for her to tell her story and for people who are being victimized to be defended.

Democratic Strategy

• Jason Meister disagrees with Joel Payne and believes that Democrats mishandled bringing Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations to light.

• He argues that it was a political strategy by Democrats to bring up these allegations at the last minute when Judge Kavanaugh was headed towards confirmation.

• He also believes that Senator Feinstein leaked the letter and her name, not Republicans.

Conclusion

The panelists conclude their discussion on Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

Final Thoughts

• Joel Payne hopes that people who are being victimized will be defended in the same way as Dr. Blasey Ford.

• Jason Meister reiterates his belief in hearing both sides of the story before assigning evidence or facts to these allegations.

• The host thanks both panelists for their insights.

Anita Hill Investigation vs Christine Blasey Ford Hearing

This section discusses the differences between the investigation of Anita Hill's allegations against Clarence Thomas and the hearing for Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

Investigation vs Hearing

• Anita Hill was given an opportunity to have an investigation and testify over a period of three days, while Christine Blasey Ford has been asked to testify in a hearing.

• The Senate Judiciary Committee initially scheduled the hearing for Monday but it has been delayed. Democrats have asked for an FBI investigation, but the White House has refused.

• The Senate committee has already interviewed several people who knew both Kavanaugh and Ford, including those who may have attended parties where the alleged incident occurred.

• There are no federal crimes involved in this case, so there is nothing for the FBI to investigate.

Delay Tactics by Democrats

This section discusses how Democrats are using delay tactics in relation to Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

Delay Tactics

• By Senate Rules, there must be a week before they can notify everyone to have a hearing. This plays into the delay tactic that Democrats are employing.

• The woman is being used as a pawn by Democrats and the left to delay this thing as close to the election as possible.

Truth vs Political Situation

This section discusses how getting to the truth should be prioritized over political situations.

Truth vs Political Situation

• It is about getting to the heart of the matter and getting closer to finding out what really happened.

• Democrats are not interested in the truth and are using this situation for political gain.

Marc Judge's Testimony

This section discusses Marc Judge's involvement in the case.

Marc Judge's Testimony

• Marc Judge is a person who Christine Ford mentioned in her letter. He has pointed out that he does not want to be part of the process, but could be subpoenaed.