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Live Cartooning the Kavanaugh Hearing

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The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony Thursday from Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Professor Christine Blasey Ford regarding allegations that the nominee sexually assaulted Ford when they were both in high school.

Here is a selection of quickly drawn cartoons from the hearing, which began with Ford’s testimony.

Terrified by Mark Fiore

Ford mentioned the difficulties her family has faced since she went public with her allegations.

Far Worse by Mark Fiore

Using terms familiar to a psychology professor, Ford related her experience in ways that were simultaneously emotional and clinical.

Hippocampus by Mark Fiore

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, praised Ford and became the punching bag for Republicans, who throughout the day accused her of withholding the letter alleging sexual assault until Kavanaugh neared confirmation.

Strength and Bravery by Mark Fiore

Christine Blasey Ford made references to her “beach friends,” and to talking about Kavanaugh on the beach in Aptos.

Beach Friends by Mark Fiore

Republicans on the committee chose a female veteran sex crimes prosecutor to question Ford.

Mitchell by Mark Fiore

Many looked forward to (or dreaded, depending on your politics) Sen. Kamala Harris’ questioning.

I Believe You by Mark Fiore

After a lunch break, a visibly angry Judge Brett Kavanaugh testified.

Destroyed by Mark Fiore

Throughout his testimony Kavanaugh was surprisingly emotional, choking up numerous times while recounting everything from his daughter praying to specific football workouts.

Cringed by Mark Fiore

Kavanaugh became particularly incensed when he mentioned one of the other women who has recently gone public with her story of sexual assault.

A Joke by Mark Fiore

Though the subject at hand was very serious, interpreting a teenager’s yearbook entry brought words never heard before in a Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

Flatulence by Mark Fiore

Sen. Kamala Harris attempted to undermine Kavanaugh’s recitation of his numerous friends, letters and character witnesses.

Possible by Mark Fiore

The committee might vote on the Kavanaugh nomination as early as Friday.

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