Hearings on the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh began on Tuesday morning — and throughout the day, for those who were unable to watch the opening statements, White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah laid out the score on Twitter.
Shah’s first update came just 30 minutes into the proceedings.
By my count, in the opening 30 mins and this Democrat tantrum, well over a dozen references to documents, and ZERO references to Judge #Kavanaugh cases, votes or record as a judge for the past 12 years. #SCOTUS
— Raj Shah (@RajShah45) September 4, 2018
He took a moment to point out the hypocrisy when Vermont Democratic Sen. Leahy complained about being interrupted.
.@SenatorLeahy just complained about being interrupted. He should tell his Senate Dem colleagues who have interrupted GOP Senators 60+ Times #SCOTUS #Kavanaugh
— Raj Shah (@RajShah45) September 4, 2018
Shah’s next update came a few hours into the hearing.
SENATE DEMOCRATS BY THE NUMBERS:
– Complaints about Documents or Records: 80
– Total Interruptions: 63
– Mentions of Judge Kavanaugh’s 307 judicial opinions: Just 12 #SCOTUS— Raj Shah (@RajShah45) September 4, 2018
And once the hearing was wrapped for the day, Shah provided a final tally.
SENATE DEMOCRATS BY THE NUMBERS
•Complaints about Documents or Records: 129
•Mentions of President Trump: 69
•Total Interruptions: 63
•Mentions of Judge Kavanaugh’s entire 12-year judicial record: Just 26 #SCOTUS— Raj Shah (@RajShah45) September 4, 2018
Judge Kavanaugh will return on Wednesday when committee members will have the opportunity to question him directly.
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