Sen. Patty Murray: How Senate handles Kavanaugh accusation a 'test' for GOP
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Patty Murray cautioned Senate Republicans that their handling of the sexual assault allegation levied against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be a defining moment of the #MeToo movement.
Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press," Murray drew parallels with the sexual harassment allegations levied by Anita Hill against then Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas nearly three decades ago, questioning whether the Senate had learned any lessons.
"Congress failed the test in 1991 with Anita Hill, that they could deal with this kind of allegation. And they have to be able to deal with this kind of allegation if we are going to be putting people on the highest court in the land," Murray, a member of Democratic leadership, said.
"How the Senate handles this, and the Senate Republicans handle this, will be a test of this time — of 2018, in the 'Me Too Movement,' can we do better? And I feel we are failing that if we cannot do it correctly."
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