The Publicity and Scrutiny Surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate Confirmation

The recent confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court by the U.S. Senate highlights the intense public scrutiny surrounding such proceedings. Despite some attempts to keep certain votes confidential, the outcome is typically disclosed to the public for transparency and accountability. This article delves into the reasons behind the push for public disclosure, the tactics used by political figures to influence the public perception, and the broader implications for both the Senate and the American public.

Public Disclosure of Senate Votes

Even if the original vote is conducted in secret, the result is often made public. This is primarily due to the efforts of the GOP leadership to ensure transparency and prevent potential humiliation of Republican senators who voted against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Republican leadership has a vested interest in ensuring that the public is aware of the final vote count to support their political agenda.

However, these efforts to maintain transparency may backfire, as the public will see these senators as model Republicans who stood firm on their convictions. The resulting public image could influence future political decisions and potentially sway public opinion in favor of Senate transparency.

Political Tactics and Media Influence

Behind the scenes, President Trump (DT) has been working to undermine the credibility of certain senators who voted against Kavanaugh through blackmail and other forms of political pressure. However, he seems to use different intensities against different groups, such as female senators, indicating a mix of fear and contempt.

President Trump's attacks on female senators are particularly provocative, given his notorious history of misogynistic behavior. Despite his fear of confronting male senators, he does not hesitate to launch despicable attacks on female colleagues, an action that will likely backfire in the long run.

The strategy of making these attacks public will further embolden the female senators to push back against such behavior. The public will see these attacks as a form of intimidation, which could help the female senators regain their political ground and even lead to a political backlash against the GOP.

The FBI Report and Public Accountability

The FBI report investigating the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh is likely to be made public after his confirmation. Mitch McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader, has vowed to oppose the release, but it is anticipated that the report will ultimately see the light of day. This disclosure will reveal the full extent to which the White House and the Republican Party went to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, as alleged, with the sole intention of undermining many of the basic rights of the American public.

The release of the FBI report will be a critical moment in the ongoing debate over judicial appointments and the role of transparency in the Senate confirmation process. It will serve as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the need for transparency in such high-stakes political decisions.

Conclusion

The recent Brett Kavanaugh confirmation has sparked a lot of public debate and scrutiny. While attempts have been made to keep certain votes secret, the ultimate transparency and accountability will serve to expose the true motives behind the confirmation process. The outcome of this process will have significant implications for the Senate, the White House, and the American public.