ColumnistIn a process already saturated with cynicism and soured by bad faith, it would be shameful but unsurprising if an FBI investigation aimed at shedding light on Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh became the object of political manipulation. But the FBI may be blocked from doing its job properly. Thus, expecting the FBI to look into the veracity of what Kavanaugh said about his level of drinking does not reflect a desire to demonize people who like beer as much as Kavanaugh says he does. Last week’s hearing did not settle the core issue that the FBI is being asked to examine further. For just about everyone else, it was anything but reassuring behavior from a man who could serve on the Supreme Court for decades.

Source: Washington Post September 30, 2018 23:37 UTC