Republicans might question Kavanaugh's accuser via their aides because the only senators who can do it are men

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September 19, 2018 11:45 AM

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee reportedly want to have women question Dr. Christine Blasey Ford over her allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the only senators from the party who can do so are men, leaving Republicans considering using their aides.

Republicans may question Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh's accuser through their aides as the only senators from the party who can do so are men.
Democratic sources told HuffPost that Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee want to have women question Dr. Christine Blasey Ford over her sexual assault allegations.
She says that Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed, groped her over her clothes, and covered her mouth with his hand when she started to scream when they were both in high school.
Ford has said that she is willing to testify publicly, though her lawyers said on Tuesday that a federal investigation must be conducted before any hearings take place.

Republicans are reportedly considering using their aides to question Dr.

Republicans are also considering other options for questioning Ford. Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas told HuffPost: "We’ve discussed various options, including hiring outside lawyers and supplementing that with senators asking questions.

So, any senator who wants to ask questions remains free to do so. But I don’t want want to get in front of the chairman."

It is not yet clear if Ford will testify in front of the

Kavanaugh has categorically denied the allegation and said he would testify to "refute this false allegation."

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