This is where we are: Grassley attacking the "Democrat" party at a judicial hearing.

[madaboutharry]

This is why our country is so totally broken. There was once a time when Senators actually saved these attacks for tv commercials and campaign stops. Now the chambers of the Senate are free game.

It is a pity.

[beachbumbob]

1. the ENTIRE purpose of this hearing was try to have a pivot of voters back to GOP and trump

so the hearing is all about making Barrett a VICTIM of MEAN DEMOCRATS in hopes of acheiving their aim.

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

2. He is also asking questions he knows she will answer

So fox News can say

See she does answer questions.

[onethatcares]

3. the jerk from Missouri did that y'day

none stop. always the emphasis on the last syllable. And they talk about Democratic senators having to reach across the aisle.

F... em

[Spider Jerusalem]

4. Nah, the USA is totally broken because it was deeply flawed from the start

the Senate is an excellent example of how flawed: states representing just 16% of the population make up a majority.

[SlogginThroughIt]

7. Is that an accurate stat?

It would be an excellent talking point if true.

[Spider Jerusalem]

11. Closer to 18%, but, yes

if you go here (Wiki link to list of US states and territories by population) and sort least to most populous, skip territories and DC, add up the 26 least-populous states and calculate what percentage of 330 million it is, you should get a figure right around 17-18%.

[octoberlib]

5. The Senate shoudn't allow this language in it's chambers.

If a Democrat called one of them a right wing nut job or rethuglican , their heads would explode. It's a slur and needs to be called out.

[MagickMuffin]

6. I'm not watching so don't have complete context, but Grassley in his own words 2016

No. “A lifetime appointment that could dramatically impact individual freedoms and change the direction of the court for at least a generation is too important to get bogged down in politics. The American people shouldn’t be denied a voice. Do we want a court that interprets the law, or do we want a court that acts as an unelected super legislature? This year is a tremendous opportunity for our country to have a sincere and honest debate about the role of the Supreme Court in our constitutional system of government.” March 16, 2016

[roamer65]

8. Grassley is a USELESS FUCK.

[bdamomma]

9. isn't he on

his way out like just retire. He's part of the cover up too. He got money from the Russians too. Just my assumption.

[roamer65]

10. If he doesn't retire, Iowans need to retire him.

[malaise]

12. Democrats have allowed abuse of the party's name to go on for way too long

Interrupt and correct them. M$Greedia is also responsible for not correcting them.

They correct mispronunciations but not this crap.

[GeorgeGist]

13. Wish one of the Dem Senators would object.