Kavanaugh “categorically and unequivocally” denied the allegation in a statement issued Sunday by the White House. “That may be something the committee needs to look into.”-- Ford’s allegations will take pressure off moderate red state Democrats to vote for Kavanaugh. “If somebody can be brought down by accusations like this, then you, me, every man certainly should be worried,” a lawyer close to the White House told Politico. “We can all be accused of something.”Others will recall the president’s defense of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter after both of his ex-wives accused him of physical abuse, allegations Porter denies. Wilson also had written letters from the White House seeking financial assistance for Peck.

Source: Washington Post September 17, 2018 13:52 UTC