Brett Kavanaugh Vote Will Drive Political Backlash If History Is Guide | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow looks back at the political fallout from the treatment of Anita Hill in the Clarence Thomas confirmation process when a wave of women candidates were inspired to improve their representation in the Senate.

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Brett Kavanaugh Vote Will Drive Political Backlash If History Is Guide | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

[glz]

As ALWAYS, thank you for the history lesson. Much love to you and your passion for TRUTH !

[janettechapple]

If The Congress and the Senate are the representatives of the people, why don’t they listen to them? I’m from the UK and I watch with puzzlement here.
Another question. Is there a reason why the Supreme Court is not independent of the Government? The senators could have short terms in the Senate, but as we see, their decisions influence the judicial system for a long time. Shouldn’t the judges be choosing their Supreme Court judges?

[katharina]

This is a lovely story! Thank you, Rachel Maddow, for telling.

[websterwu]

Great history recap, Rachel.
Thanks for the refreshment.

[Jaywalk-uqwy]

The Supreme Court will now have a "FIXER" for the Republican Administration.

[janetsbff]

I’m not a “liberal” yet Kavanaugh’s temperament really does/did bother me. Hmmm

[Bobby_Digital]

Thank you Rachel for this story, I needed to hear this.... let’s hope women get out the vote this November and change the course of our country before more damage is done to our democracy....

[markbrandon]

Awesome. I wish we had a Rachel here in the UK, but alas there isn’t really anyone. Rachel’s forensic ability, her dogged determination to get to the facts and her ability to make almost any story thoroughly compelling make this show required viewing for me. Thanks MSNBC, thanks You Tube and thanks Rachel and your team.

[dougdoesall]

It is your civic duty to vote. You owe that to this country and to yourselves and to everyone who is a citizen of this country. It is your duty. It is a privilege.

[phyllispaetsch]

I try to respect different opinions politically, I will tune in to Fox News occasionally, what I do not do is berate on comments against these reporters. I am curious why there are so many nasty comments from others about Rachael. It is shameful.

[imgoingstayonyourmind]

Thank you Rachel for that education; your shows are so often like a fertile University class.

[thepunohureportreport]

Thank you Rachel, you are my hero. No Joke. You have inspired me, and millions of Americans, especially women across the country. I say we will defeat the Trumpeter Swans, because the lionesses are coming! Because I can't really speak out where I live, I started writing my own op-eds and reading them, and putting them up on Youtube. it helps me, to get through each day. I watch you every day and take notes. I learn from you how to do good commentary. i am still learning. But I am trying that's all we can do is keep trying and not give up. Thank You again, Rachel

[DBMe]

Sexism takes precedence over everything in this world. Time for either a re-do or an ending.

[justoneman]

Kavanaugh’s character test fails! Even if we put aside the emotionally charged sexual misconduct allegations, any rational conclusion on judge Kavanaugh’s character must acknowledge his inability to not impart political or religious belief based bias into the supreme court was brought to light during the televised nomination review process. Kavanaugh’s contemptuous display of anger, evasiveness and partisan contempt should by itself be enough to call into question the character of this candidate. Then again his character is questioned related to honesty evident as numerous former acquaintances independently came forth in the media challenging Kavanaugh’s under oath misrepresentation of his drinking, behavior and relationships. While I do not support the Democratic party’s added views and assertions, based on publicly available information judge Kavanaugh fails all reasonable character tests...

[patrickprus]

Important fact is to not let this story die until the elections. So the senate did not want to hear from the people confirming that Kavanaugh was a drunk. Let all of them speak on air and tell thrir story then it will definitely cost the Republicans the election.

[tolrem]

Oh well, we'll just have to refer to him as Injustice Kavanaugh.

[davidfenton]

I adore your long form historical narrative approach Rachel. You bring a full context to current events - love adore your rigour.

[andreassumerauer]

Thanks for adding that historic perspective to the discourse. Frankly I was baffled by the stubborn behavior of the GOP members of the juidical committee right after they had recommended Kavanaugh to he senate. It reminded me strongly of the East German gouvernment in the days right before the wall came down. People were protesting in the streets and they still did not see what was coming.

[jackmee]

public acceptance of sleaze has widened since with lies and misconduct seem to be easily forgiven and taken as part of politics

[smuhuskie]

Collins and Manchin are and Democrats will do everything to make these Senators pay for their vote....also time to destroy the current iteration of the Republican party once and for all....they have shown their total lack of regard for fairness, democracy and the will of the Blue in November....Never forget!!