On Thursday, Ford testified before Senate Judiciary committee. She recalled the night 36 years ago when she claimed she was sexually assaulted and abused by President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Kavanaugh later denied the allegations with forceful testimony. Sens. Sens. “Let’s not be misled: Judge Kavanaugh’s opponents are engaged in character assassination, to destroy the reputation a devoted public servant, a loving husband-and-father,” Hyde Smith tweeted from her campaign’s account on Twitter just minutes after Ford was fired. Wicker stated that she was not going to sit by and let it happen. We saw Dr. Ford make serious claims, and Judge Kavanaugh strongly denied the charges against him. These and any other allegations are not supported by witnesses or evidence. All of the witnesses Dr. Ford claimed to have seen refuted the allegations. These accusations also contradict the impeccable reputation Judge Kavanaugh enjoys throughout his lifetime among those closest to him. We cannot allow Senate Democrats’ political tactics to delay the process, as they have done since the beginning. It is time for the Senate to move forward.” Mississippi senators do not sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will vote in the next few days whether or not to confirm Kavanaugh’s nomination. If the nomination is confirmed by the committee – which could happen as soon as Friday morning – Wicker and Hyde Smith will vote to approve it when it comes before the full Senate. It was an emotional and extraordinary day in Washington, with the testimony of the Senate Judiciary. Kavanaugh, a Republican senator who brought Ford in to answer detailed questions, appeared before the committee and defended himself. As senators were presented with two different versions of the allegations, tempers flared and tears were shed. Ford said she wanted to testify because she believed it was her civic duty to share what happened while Brett Kavanaugh, me and I were high school students.” She maintained that she was 100% certain that Kavanaugh had assaulted her on Thursday. Ford testified that Kavanaugh “ran his hands across my body and began grinding his hips into mine,” she said, her voice breaking several times. I yelled in the hope that someone down would hear me and tried to escape from him but his weight was too heavy. Brett began to grope me and attempted to remove my clothes. He was drunk and I was wearing a one piece bathing suit underneath my clothes. This caused him to have a difficult time,” Kavanaugh said later, as he strongly denied the allegations and expressed anger at the whole ordeal. Kavanaugh raised his voice and cut off senators, shedding tears, and said that he “categorically and unambiguously denies the allegation against Dr. Ford.” “I have never had any sexual or intimate relationship with Dr. Ford.” I have never been to a gathering similar to the one Dr. Ford claims. “I have never sexually assaulted Dr. Ford, or anyone.” These are political stakes. Republican strategists are concerned about how Ford’s accusation will be treated in the midterm elections, especially with women. The moment could decide which party gets the majority in the second half Trump’s presidency. There are 35 Senate seats up for grabs this November. At Thursday’s hearings, partisan politics were clearly on display. Many Republican senators condemned Thursday’s questioning and actions by their Democratic counterparts, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina. He said that it was the “most unethical sham I’ve ever seen in politics.” Mississippi Governor. Phil Bryant, a Republican who tweeted support for Graham during Kavanaugh’s testimony: “My friend (Lindsey Graham), brought the truth today.” Kavanaugh switched his entire focus to politics at times during his testimony. He said that the confirmation process had become a national scandal. “The Constitution gives Senate an important role during the confirmation process. But you have replaced advice, consent’ with “search and destroy.” He continued. Ford denied that Ford was motivated by partisan politics and insisted that she arrived in Washington on her terms. Ford stated, “I have been accused” of acting in partisan political motives. Ford said, “Those who claim that don’t know me.” I am an independent, strong person. I am not a pawn. “x000D_My motivation for coming forward was to give the facts about Mr. Kavanaugh’s actions that have caused me to lose my life.