Brett Kavanaugh

JCN’s Severino Responds to Today’s Hearing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2018

WASHINGTON – The Judicial Crisis Network released the following statement in response to today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing at which Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh testified.

Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino:

“We started the day with an allegation that had no corroboration; every witness she placed at the scene refuted her story. And now, after her testimony, her story is even more muddled. The circumstances Dr. Ford has described sound awful. And anyone who sympathizes with her should be outraged that the Democrats have politicized this process to the irreparable detriment of both Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh. Senators have a choice: endorse a smear campaign or support Judge Kavanaugh.”

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Judicial Crisis Network Releases Fresh Polling; Shows Majority of North Dakotans Support Confirming Judge Kavanaugh

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WASHINGTON – The Judicial Crisis Network released fresh polling from North Star Opinion Research that found the majority of North Dakota voters want the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. 
 
North Dakota voters say that Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed by 53 to 28 percent. This includes support among independents by a 54 to 24 percent margin, and among women by a 47 to 30 percent margin.
 
Statement from Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Carrie Severino:
 “The people of North Dakota have made it clear they want Judge Kavanaugh, a fair and independent judge, confirmed to the Supreme Court. Senator Heitkamp has a choice between standing with her constituents or endorsing a Democratic smear campaign to destroy a decent man.”
 
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Judicial Crisis Network Releases Fresh Polling; Shows Majority of West Virginians Support Confirming Judge Kavanaugh

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WASHINGTON – The Judicial Crisis Network released fresh polling from North Star Opinion Research that found the majority of West Virginia voters want the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. 
 
West Virginia voters say that Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed by 51 to 30 percent – a margin virtually unchanged since July.  This includes support among independents by a 50 to 24 percent margin, and among women by a 45 to 35 percent margin.
 
Statement from Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Carrie Severino:

 “The people of West Virginia have made it clear they want Judge Kavanaugh, a fair and independent judge, confirmed to the Supreme Court. Senator Manchin has a choice between standing with his constituents or endorsing a Democratic smear campaign to destroy a decent man.”

 

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Judicial Crisis Network Releases New Ad Supporting Judge Kavanaugh: “It Doesn’t Add Up”

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On background: The Judicial Crisis Network is launching a new national cable and digital ad, “It Doesn’t Add Up,” supporting Judge Kavanaugh. This ad will be rotated into JCN’s existing TV and digital ad line-up on Fox and MSNBC.

LINK TO AD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSepN5jvqiM&feature=youtu.be

 

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Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino Responds to Martha MacCallum Interview with Judge and Mrs. Kavanaugh

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Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino Responds to Martha MacCallum Interview with Judge and Mrs. Kavanaugh:
“As expected, Brett and Ashley Kavanaugh came across as the genuine and sincere people that they are. It is appalling to watch them both dragged through the mud as part of a disgusting, politically motivated character assassination and last minute smear. Not only does Judge Kavanaugh continue to unequivocally deny these heinous allegations, but not one of the alleged eyewitnesses can corroborate either Dr. Ford’s story or the claim Ms. Ramirez describes. This circus needs to stop. The Senate Judiciary Committee should hold its hearing on Thursday and then vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.”

Judicial Crisis Network’s Carrie Severino Responds to New Yorker Article

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WASHINGTON – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino issued the following statement in response to today’s New Yorker article:

“Senate Republicans must not allow unsubstantiated and discredited allegations from over three decades ago to destroy the life and reputation of a good man. Countless people from every phase of Brett Kavanaugh’s life have testified that he is a good man of the highest character and integrity. Chuck Schumer vowed to oppose Kavanaugh with everything he’s got, and apparently that took the form of character assassination. This has all of the ingredients of a smear campaign on steroids. Senate Republicans should stand up to these unsubstantiated and discredited allegations and move forward with a vote to confirm Kavanaugh.”

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JCN’s Severino on Patrick J. (“PJ”) Smyth’s Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee

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JCN’s Severino on Patrick J. (“PJ”) Smyth’s Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino responded to reports that Patrick J. (“PJ”) Smyth is sending a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein today:

“PJ Smyth’s letter provides further confirmation that this story does not add up.  It is clear that Judge Kavanaugh had nothing to do with this.  The experience Dr. Ford describes sounds awful, but it is evident that Judge Kavanaugh was not involved.” 

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Judicial Crisis Network Announces $1.5 Million Ad Blitz Featuring 35-Year Friend of Judge Kavanaugh

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17th, 2018

Judicial Crisis Network Announces $1.5 Million Ad Blitz Featuring 35-Year Friend of Judge Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON – The Judicial Crisis Network is launching a $1.5 million national cable and digital ad campaign featuring Louisa Garry, a 35-year friend of Judge Kavanaugh.

Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino

“This 11th-hour character assassination does not add up. We are not going to stand by and let Judge Kavanaugh be smeared. Countless women have attested to his exemplary personal and professional character throughout his life.”

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JCN’s Carrie Severino Responds to Washington Post Article

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For Immediate Release:
September 16, 2018

WASHINGTON – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino responded to the Washington Post’s article from earlier today:

“Judge Kavanaugh is admired in his church, in his community, and in his profession.  Throughout his distinguished career in public service, he has undergone half a dozen FBI background checks, and never a whisper of misconduct.  Until the eve of his confirmation. Sixty-five women who were his contemporaries during high school have all come out saying that Brett Kavanaugh was and is a man of character and integrity.  Countless women who have known Brett Kavanaugh personally and professionally spanning three decades have all testified to his respect for women, his character, and his integrity. Furthermore, Senator Feinstein apparently did not believe the allegations were serious, credible, or relevant enough to share with the FBI or any other member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, even in the confidential background portion of the committee process.  It doesn’t add up. But what does add up is that Democrats are doubling down on a strategy of character assassination, seeking to destroy the life of a distinguished public servant for the sake of appeasing their base.”

Background:
Kavanaugh “has always treated women with decency and respect.” – Letter from 65 women who knew Brett Kavanaugh when he was in high school
“Throughout the more than 35 years we have known him, Brett has stood out for his friendship, character, and integrity. In particular, he has always treated women with decency and respect. That was true when he was in high school, and it has remained true to this day.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Women-High-School-Contacts-Letter.pdf

Kavanaugh was “always humble… kind, accessible” – Letter from former Yale College female classmates
“Before he was a lawyer and a judge, Brett was an excellent student, a dedicated basketball player, and a great friend. He earned top grades, but was always humble; he never showed off his obvious brilliance or acted arrogantly. He was kind, accessible, and had a quick sense of humor. Brett was and remains a loyal friend to us and to many of our classmates.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Women-College-Classmates-Letter.pdf

Kavanaugh is “a man of the highest integrity” – Letter from female colleagues who served with Kavanaugh in the Bush White House
“And in Brett Kavanaugh, we got to know a brilliant lawyer, a thoughtful friend, and a man of the highest integrity… As former colleagues of Brett’s, we know his commitment to equal treatment of women in the workplace and are especially proud of his efforts to encourage and support women lawyers.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Women-from-Bush-White-House.pdf

Kavanaugh has a strong “record of supporting women” – Letter from Kavanaugh’s former female law clerks
“But the Judge’s record of supporting women is as much qualitative as it is quantitative… He has counseled us on our career options, provided honest and highly valued recommendations to prospective employers, and sometimes given a much-needed nudge to those of us to doubted whether we were qualified to chase our ambitions. It is not an exaggeration to say that we would not be the professors, prosecutors, public officials, and appellate advocates we are today without his enthusiastic encouragement and unwavering support.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Women-Law-Clerks-Letter.pdf

“Kavanaugh’s character is exactly what the Senate should be looking for in a nominee for such an important position.” – Julie O’Brien, mother of one of the girls Judge Kavanaugh coached in basketball
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Brett Kavanaugh for years not as a federal judge, but instead as the coach of my daughter’s middle-school basketball team. In that capacity, I can personally attest to his kindness, leadership, and helpfulness. Judge Kavanaugh’s character is exactly what the Senate should be looking for in a nominee for such an important position.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Girls-Basketball-Mother.pdf

Kavanaugh was “composed and respectful.” – Letter from parents of girls Judge Kavanaugh coached
“On the sidelines during games, he led by example. He was composed and respectful. His players were expected to follow suit… He took the role, and his responsibility to each of his players (and their parents), seriously.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Girls-Basketball-Parents.pdf

Kavanaugh is “a good man” – Letter from former classmates of Kavanaugh at Georgetown Prep
“We unite in our common belief that Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh is a good man, a brilliant jurist, and is eminently qualified to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.”

Letter: https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HS-Classmates.pdf

Kavanaugh’s “intellect and character that impressed us all.” – Letter from Kavanaugh’s former Harvard Law School students
“Overall, Judge Kavanaugh displayed an intellect and character that impressed us all.”

Letter:  https://confirmkavanaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Law-Students-Letter-Men-and-Women.pdf

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JCN’s Severino Comments on Letter from 65 Women Vouching for Kavanaugh’s Integrity

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JCN’s Severino Comments on Letter from 65 Women Vouching for Kavanaugh’s Integrity
“This is nothing more than a last-minute attempt at character assassination, and there should be no delay in confirming Judge Kavanaugh”

WASHINGTON – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino commented on the letter sent to Chairman Grassley from 65 women from bipartisan backgrounds vouching for Judge Kavanaugh’s integrity and respect for women:

“Judge Kavanaugh has denied this allegation and over 60 women – with a broad range of political views – who’ve known him since high school, have sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee vouching for his integrity and respect for women over that time. This is nothing more than a last-minute attempt at character assassination, and there should be no delay in confirming Judge Kavanaugh.”