Kavanaugh Hearings, Day 1: Protesters Focus On Roe; Attempted Handshake Goes Viral

The first day of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings was long on quarreling, protesting and speechifying. While good theater, there was little actually learned about the man whom President Trump has nominated for a lifetime seat on the nation’s highest court.

Here are a few takeaways from Tuesday’s often contentious session:

1. Democrats came ready for a fight

2. Committee Democrats weren’t the only protesters during Day 1

3. A Trump tweet haunts Tuesday’s hearing

4. 2020 aspirants get some airtime

5. Kavanaugh again plays up his family and regular-guy bona fides

6. Democrats see an opportunity in attempted handshake

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