Brett Kavanaugh

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.”

JCN’s Severino Responds to Feinstein’s Announcement

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For Immediate Release:
September 13, 2018

WASHINGTON – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director Carrie Severino responded to Sen. Feinstein’s announcement today:

“This has all the indicators of an 11th hour character assassination and a desperate attempt to delay and defeat the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, who has a sterling reputation in his community, his profession, his church and among hundreds of friends, colleagues and co-workers. Judge Kavanaugh submitted a questionnaire of over 17,000 pages, participated in two full days of public Senate hearings as well as a private session to discuss his background, and then he answered an additional 1,200 follow-up questions. We look forward to his prompt confirmation to the Supreme Court.”

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Judicial Crisis Network Launches $600,000 National Cable Buy for New Ad Featuring “Kavanaugh In His Own Words” 

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Judicial Crisis Network Launches $600,000 National Cable Buy for New Ad Featuring “Kavanaugh In His Own Words” 


WASHINGTON – The Judicial Crisis Network is launching a $600,000 national cable ad buy featuring  “Kavanaugh in His Own Words,” that will air for two weeks across CNN, MSNBC and FOX News Channel starting Thursday, September 6th.

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

“We’re tired of the Democrat carnival. It is time for the American people to meet Judge Kavanaugh for themselves — here he is in his own words.”

 

Click here to view the ad: https://youtu.be/798hTH_YBec
 
 

 

 

Collins on Kavanaugh Confirmation: Abusive Voicemails, Attempts by Liberal Activists to ‘Bully’ Won’t Influence Vote The Washington Free Beacon, September 12, 2018

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Liberal activists have targeted Sen. Susan Collins (R., Maine) in an effort to pressure her to vote against President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but she said their “threats” and attempts to “bully” will not influence her decision on whether to support the nominee.

Collins said she will instead vote based on “[Kavanaugh’s] qualifications, his character and integrity, judicial temperament, his record, and his respect for the rule of law and fidelity to the Constitution.”

Why Women Should Support Judge Kavanaugh’s Nomination Real Clear Policy, September 10, 2018

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Judge Kavanaugh does not hire ideologically — he hires women in record number regardless of their points of view. His former female law clerks, coming from diverse ideological persuasions, enthusiastically support Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination, not in spite of his position on women, but because of his advocacy for women.

JCN Calls on Red State Democrats To Buck Democrat Extremism and Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh

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“After two long days of Democrat histrionics and extremism, Judge Kavanaugh demonstrated that he has the temperament, humility, and independence to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.  Despite endless demands by Democrats that he act like a politician, Judge Kavanaugh repeatedly demonstrated that he has a record of being a fair and independent judge who will adhere to the Constitution.

Senators Manchin, Heitkamp, Donnelly and other red state Democrats should distance themselves from this extremist behavior. There is no reason to wait. They should buck the extremist wing of their Party and announce they are voting to confirm Judge Kavanaugh.” – Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Carrie Severino

Statement from JCN’s Severino Responding to Day One of Kavanaugh Hearings

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Judicial Crisis Network’s Chief Counsel and Policy Director, Carrie Severino responded to the first day of confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next Supreme Court Justice. “Democrats turned today’s confirmation hearing into mob rule because they have nothing on Judge Kavanaugh. As he made clear in his opening remarks, and as he has demonstrated throughout his career, Judge Kavanaugh is a highly qualified nominee and a mainstream judge who follows the law and adheres to the Constitution. And that’s why Democrats are so frustrated and hysterical.”