Mitch McConnell whines assault victims are 'harassing' senators

[babylonsister]

Washington, D.C.
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Mitch McConnell whines assault victims are ‘harassing’ senators
By Oliver Willis -
October 3, 2018



Mitch McConnell wants sexual assault survivors to stop telling their stories to Republicans who are eager to put an alleged sexual predator on the Supreme Court.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday to complain about sexual assault survivors who are speaking out against the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

McConnell has been pushing for a hasty confirmation despite the multiple allegations of sexual assault that have been leveled against the far-right judge.

“I’m not suggesting we’re the victims here,” McConnell said, and then proceeded to suggest senators are the victims. “But I want to make it clear to these people who are chasing my people around the hall here or harassing them at the airports or going to their homes: We will not be intimidated by these people.”

McConnell continued, his voice raised. “There is no chance in the world they’re going to scare us out of doing our duty,” he said.

“I don’t care how many people they chase, how many people they harass here in the halls, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: We will not be intimidated by these people.”

McConnell was referring to a series of public confrontations of Republican senators supporting Kavanaugh that have recently occurred.

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[Ilsa]

1. Fuck him. I hope he's

Toast as majority leader after midterms.

[RKP5637]

7. He's a creepy sleazy character ... could care less about the people and the future of the US. He is

ONLY interested in money and power.

[RKP5637]

2. The TURDtle would probably like to take away the right to protest in the US. n/t

[procon]

3. If he was so concerned about doing his duty, he'd urge a 'NO' vote. nt

[Stuart G]

4. Mitch the twitch has redifined himself again..

First he was a "total asshole"
2nd he was an obstructionist asshole

now...he stands against those who have been sexually assaulted...so in addition to 1, and 2, he is an ....Anti 1st Amendment Asshole.

[MagickMuffin]

5. HEY Mitch McConnell, THE PEOPLE ARE SPEAKING

REMEMBER back when President Obama nominated a candidate for the SC and you held that seat open until after the election because you wanted the American people to have a say.

WELL WE ARE SAYING RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW≥≥≥≥ NO TO KAVANAUGH

[Solly Mack]

6. "these people" are THE people...just not to republicans.

McConnell could have said "those people" and his meaning would not be the least bit changed.

The people he sees as less, as nothing, as a hindrance....the other.

Why he and his wife haven't be investigated boggles the mind.

[maxrandb]

8. You think it's rough now Mitch??

Just wait until your ass is in Federal prison

[struggle4progress]

9. Let me play you a sad song on the world's smallest violin

[eleny]

10. All he has to do is care enough to stop and listen

If he chooses not to do that then he can just stuff it. Snowflake.

He doesn't know what suffering is. Gabby Gifford suffered and still does. She's in Abe Lincoln territory, imo.

Did I tell him to stuff it? Yeah.

[C_U_L8R]

11. It's called redress, Mitch

And it is our right. Look it up in the Constitution you swore to defend.

[renate]

12. I honestly thought that was an Andy Borowitz headline at first nt

[unitedwethrive]

13. I wonder what he thinks his job is?

[smirkymonkey]

14. Shut up, you neckless piece of blubber!

You should be ashamed of the fact that you even exist! If you had any pride you would off yourself.