Desperate Times / Desperate Measures: Kavanaugh goes for the Oscar during his testimony
Desperate Times call for Desperate Measures, and Kavanaugh made the most desperate attempt at winning over the Senate Judiciary Committee: He cried like a baby.
Kavanuagh turned in an almost Oscar-worthy performance as he explained to the Senate how his 10 year old daughter prayed for Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused him of sexual assault.
“I intend no ill will to Dr. Ford and her family. The other night, Ashley and my daughter Liza said their prayers. And little Liza, all of 10 years old —”
He gave a dramatic pause, as his voice broke and he choked up as he continued with his answer, “— said to Ashley, ‘We should pray for the woman.’ That’s a lot of wisdom from a 10 year old. We mean no ill will.”
(Note to Ashley and Liza: Yes, thoughts and prayers are always appreciated for any victim of horrendous circumstances such as this. But here's your chance to do something more - tell your father to step away. He doesn't belong on the Supreme Court.)
Kavanaugh wrapped up his performance as he then wiped his nose, shook his head and - to convince the Academy he's serious about that Oscar - took a deep breath to regain his composure, of course.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saw right through his contrived performance, denying him an Oscar nod. Let's see if the Senate is just as astute.