Judging Brett Kavanaugh: The FBI’s Dubious Mission
The Democrats finally got their FBI investigation by turning to a weak and cowardly Republican, Sen. Jeff Flake (“Mitch: Vote? You Brettcha,” Oct. 3).
They knew the FBI would likely interview the witnesses mentioned by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in her testimony, who have already either denied being at such a gathering where the alleged incident occurred, or just don’t remember it. Does anyone really think that they’re going to change their stories? I don’t think so.
In the end, I suspect the FBI will come up with the same information that the Judiciary Committee got. Case closed. Kavanaugh will be confirmed. Richard Ketay Newark, NJ
If the FBI probe determines there is not enough evidence to exclude Kavanaugh from the Supreme Court, it’s certain the Democrats will complain about the “limited” breadth and scope of the investigation. Even now they are whining about how narrow this probe is.
They want an openended investigation that continues until anything is found to support their cause to block Kavanaugh and defeat President Trump.
Hopefully, decency will prevail and both sides will accept the FBI findings, and proceed accordingly. Mel Young Lawrence
It is doubtful we will learn anything from the FBI investigation to change the mind of any senator. Virtually all have already declared their intentions.
Those living in glass houses shouldn’t be throwing stones. What would FBI investigations into members of Con- gress reveal about past indiscretions concerning underaged or excessive drinking, consumption of marijuana or other illegal substances or sexual harassment from highschool or college days? Larry Penner Great Neck
I would have liked Kavanaugh to ask for a full FBI investigation himself to show the country his respect for the seriousness of sexual-assault claims.
He would have shown he has the integrity, foresight and wisdom it takes to fill the position of a Supreme Court justice.
Unfortunately, Kavanaugh missed this opportunity completely. Annegret Pfeifer Kalispell, Mont.
Ford was totally believable, telling her story articulately with heartfelt emotion. Judge Kavanaugh rocked the room with his remarkable blast of righteous indignation. Neither one’s veracity could be doubted.
Ford’s story, however, had gaps and inconsistencies. And Kavanaugh might have answered the questions about alcohol consumption, especially in the exchange with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, with a little more grace under pressure.
So the FBI investigation was a good and necessary thing `to clear the air completely before a final vote. Bill Schaefer Springfield, NJ
I couldn’t disagree more strongly with The Post editorial, “Job Interview From Hell” (Oct. 2), implying that Judge Kavanaugh is being treated unfairly by the Senate.
If he were applying for a normal job, the “grilling” he received would certainly be over-the-top. But a Supreme Court justice is probably the second-most-important job in the country, and we must see how he holds up under fire. From what I have seen so far, I’m not impressed.
Whether something happened between him and Ford is now beside the point. He came across as a dishonest, deeply disturbed individual. The Senate certainly has a right to get to the bottom of this. Sam Green Manhattan
Last week, when Sen. Lindsay Graham asked Kavanaugh, “Do you consider this is a job interview?” Kavanaugh hesitated because he didn’t know what the senator was suggesting. This was (and is) not a job interview, but a blatant character assassination.
This is a very antiTrump measure that’s designed to undermine the president. Unfortunately, Kavanaugh and his family are just collateral damage. The Democrats do not care what toll it takes on him and his family. It’s shameful. Louie Rey Summerville, SC