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In hearing showdown, Democrats push for Kavanaugh documents

In hearing showdown, Democrats push for Kavanaugh documents

09/04/2018

PBS News Hour

In hearing showdown, Democrats push for Kavanaugh documents

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In hearing showdown, Democrats push for Kavanaugh documents

It took just 10 seconds for the Brett Kavanaugh hearing to get contentious. One by one, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee derailed the plan for opening statements and demanded more time to review the judge's massive public record. Meanwhile, a barrage of protesters kept interrupting the proceedings. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the dramatic start.

09/04/2018

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