Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) thinks Christine Blasey Ford's request for an FBI investigation into her attempted rape accusations against Brett Kavanaugh "is not about finding the truth."
Graham tweeted on Wednesday morning that Ford, and the Democrats, are simply trying to "delay the process" of confirming Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
"Requiring an FBI investigation of a 36-year-old allegation (without specific references to time or location) before Professor Ford will appear before the Judiciary Committee is not about finding the truth, but delaying the process till after the midterm elections."
Requiring an FBI investigation of a 36 year old allegation (without specific references to time or location) before… https://t.co/j0AxRH7kQz— Lindsey Graham (@Lindsey Graham) 1537357606.0
Graham added that "it is imperative" that the Senate Judiciary Committee "move forward on the Kavanaugh nomination and a committee vote be taken ASAP."
It is imperative the Judiciary committee move forward on the Kavanaugh nomination and a committee vote be taken ASAP.— Lindsey Graham (@Lindsey Graham) 1537357642.0
In a letter written to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ford alleges that Kavanaugh drunkenly tried to rape her at a high school party in the 1980's. According to the account, Kavanaugh was “stumbling drunk” and pinned Ford down on a bed, covering her mouth as he forced himself on top of her.
Kavanaugh has denied the allegations.
MSNBC host and former Congressman Joe Scarborough had some questions for Graham. Scarborough wants to know why a vote on Kavanaugh needs to be jammed through the Senate.
He reminded Graham that it was he and other Senate Republicans who refused to give Merrick Garland a hearing after he was nominated to the High Court by President Barack Obama in 2016 - an election year.
"What makes an expedited vote “imperative” after what Republicans did to Merrick Garland for almost 300 days?" Scarborough asked. The Supreme Court "is a lifetime appointment. Waiting a week or two for the facts to shake out seems reasonable."
For a lifetime appointment? What makes an expedited vote “imperative” after what Republicans did to Merrick Garland… https://t.co/SWVIYbui8r— Joe Scarborough (@Joe Scarborough) 1537361989.0
Like Scarborough, the American people are not willing to forget about what happened to Garland, which makes Graham's rush to confirm Kavanaugh look even more suspicious.
"What's your hurry?"
@LindseyGrahamSC Remind me how many days we were waiting for Merrick Garland to get his opportunity? I’m glad I’m b… https://t.co/bw4aOS1pbc— KT Shedden (@KT Shedden) 1537357773.0
@LindseyGrahamSC What’s your hurry @LindseyGrahamSC? We waited a year for Scalia’s vacancy to be filled.— Kay Clay (@Kay Clay) 1537358003.0
@LindseyGrahamSC Remind me how many days we were waiting for Merrick Garland to get his opportunity? I’m glad I’m b… https://t.co/bw4aOS1pbc— KT Shedden (@KT Shedden) 1537357773.0
@LindseyGrahamSC Merrick Garland. You don’t get to lecture anyone about SCOTUS ever again. Your words are worthless.— Alex Wild (@Alex Wild) 1537361194.0
@LindseyGrahamSC Help me understand how you didn't delay the process to replace Justice Scalia until after the 2016 elections.— Scott C Philips (@Scott C Philips) 1537360364.0
@JoeNBC Scalia's seat sat empty for 427 days. We can leave Kennedy's chair vacant a bit longer.— Ben Kamens (@Ben Kamens) 1537362068.0
@JoeNBC @LindseyGrahamSC is complicit. What is so imperative? #MerrickGarland— Amy Niendorf (@Amy Niendorf) 1537363444.0
@JoeNBC Let’s wait and examine all the information. Release the documents Trump held back. The rush to confirm look… https://t.co/kShGWWJNCl— laurie vankleeck (@laurie vankleeck) 1537363641.0
@JoeNBC @LindseyGrahamSC is complicit. What is so imperative? #MerrickGarland— Amy Niendorf (@Amy Niendorf) 1537363444.0
The hypocrisy is glaring.
@LindseyGrahamSC Republicans: We haven't held hearings for a Supreme Court nomination in an election year since 193… https://t.co/wZW8gfip5e— Monty Boa (@Monty Boa) 1537363069.0
@LindseyGrahamSC Remind me how many days we were waiting for Merrick Garland to get his opportunity? I’m glad I’m b… https://t.co/bw4aOS1pbc— KT Shedden (@KT Shedden) 1537357773.0
@JoeNBC Can the next Democratic President nominate Merrick Garland again??!.....It seems that grossly unfair wrong… https://t.co/Y9mTDIs27Q— C. Tate (@C. Tate) 1537365823.0
@JoeNBC MERRICK GARLAND— Jaclyn von Bleicken (@Jaclyn von Bleicken) 1537365880.0
Ford has requested an FBI investigation ahead of a hearing scheduled for next Monday, which many see as adding credibility to her claims.
Graham got dragged on Twitter for his obvious attempt at "political theater," rather than seeking the truth.
People want and deserve the truth.
@LindseyGrahamSC Ahhhhhh the truth - you know you haven’t got a hope in hell getting him rammed through after the e… https://t.co/paiWgjKFYD— 1 Smith in Millions (@1 Smith in Millions) 1537357913.0
@LindseyGrahamSC It’s proof she is telling the truth. Think about it. Would she ask for an FBI investigation? (Yes!… https://t.co/bqLuY8Fvoc— 𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔹𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕥 (@𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝔹𝕒𝕪 𝔸𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕥) 1537358641.0
@LindseyGrahamSC You are all sick minded and paranoid on the right delaying the process is your worry Seriously THE… https://t.co/7sckyDJyf7— Kharly (@Kharly) 1537360923.0
@LindseyGrahamSC It is about finding the truth and seeing if SCOTUS nominee lied again about something. The delay w… https://t.co/ujpqa1D4iq— Kevin Moultrie (@Kevin Moultrie) 1537360042.0
@LindseyGrahamSC Requiring an investigation is due process. Pushing through a potential rapist to the Supreme Cour… https://t.co/0AaetCQEvT— Barbara (@Barbara) 1537357955.0
@LindseyGrahamSC You are a disgrace to our country! The FBI can do a more through background check in regard to Dr… https://t.co/x7DleSah9z— CatSully62 (@CatSully62) 1537362564.0
Truth will out, Senator.