Maybe dumb question here but

[bluestarone]

Was Kavanaugh allowed to watch Fords testimony? ( I'm thinking NO WAY)

[GemDigger]

1. Yes, in the office of Mike Pence.

[leftieNanner]

2. Not in person, apparently

I asked the same question. He was watching on CSPAN from Mike Pence's office.

[lapfog_1]

3. Of course he was... surrounded by his legal staff

why do you think Ghastley insisted Ford goes first!

[onenote]

12. again, as a matter of fundamental due process

those making accusations go first. One can't be expected to defend themselves otherwise.

I'm glad that they elected to follow some of the basic rules of due process since it undercuts claims that the hearing was unfair to Kavanaugh in some way.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. I'm sure he was. This isn't a trial (though the GOPers were trying to make it one,

with Dr. Ford being the person on trial) so there's no requirement to sequester witnesses.

[bluestarone]

6. WOW just WOW!!!!

Sounds like a very fucked up mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[questionseverything]

5. i am pretty sure he was watching

and probably being coached as it was going on

[lame54]

7. I hope so...

I really really hope so

[leftieNanner]

8. But remember

The Dems get to ask him questions too! He can't hide behind Grassley et al.

Go to it Senators!

[bigbrother05]

9. He'll try to filibuster to limit the number of questions

By going round & round to waste the time. One question followed by 5 minutes of explaining his virginity meant he could assault her.

[leftieNanner]

10. Good Point

Now I remember the BS filibuster answers he gave during his first hearing.

Let's hope the Dems cut him off and press him for a real answer.

[onenote]

11. Yes. And to be honest, it would have been unfair not to allow him to do so

In a criminal trial, those standing trial have a constitutional right to confront witnesses against them, even in cases involving sexual assault (although some states make an exception for children).

This isn't a criminal trial so they made the exception about his being present in the hearing room. But there was no way that he wasn't going to be allowed to hear Dr. Ford's testimony.