
Accuser Christine Ford arrived to the Dirksen building just after 10:00 AM ET.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) began the hearing by delivering opening statements.
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Ford delivered her opening statement with a shaky voice and said that Kavanaugh’s assault against her drastically altered her life.
As she concluded her opening remarks, she giggled and asked for “caffeine.”
Ford: “Brett’s assault on me drastically altered my life. For a very long time I was too afraid and ashamed to tell anyone these details.” https://t.co/005BvMqW3Y pic.twitter.com/kMOoUa6s8f
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 27, 2018
Christine Ford giggles as she holds her coffee:
https://twitter.com/CBSEveningNews/status/1045326482451701760
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People watching the hearing took notice…
Ford notes she would need caffeine after reading opening statement. Sen Booker takes her a cup. Grassley remarks “nobody can mix up my coffee right”
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 27, 2018
"After reading my opening statement, I anticipate needing some caffeine." —Christine Ford
If you anticipated that, why not have coffee before sitting down? Is it possibly so your statement will be televised on its own, without any pesky questions afterward? #KavanaughHearings
— Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) September 27, 2018