Senator McConnell says Kavanaugh opposers cherry picked arguments for confirmation hearing

Senator McConnell says Kavanaugh opposers cherry picked arguments for confirmation hearing

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The Washington Post fact-checker criticized a Democratic senator for misrepresenting Judge Kavanaugh's testimony. The senator cherry-picked Kavanaugh's paraphrased argument, presenting it as his personal opinion. This misrepresentation inadvertently highlighted Kavanaugh's skill in considering diverse perspectives. The attacks on Kavanaugh were baseless and revealed more about the senators' motives. Ultimately, Kavanaugh's qualifications impressed those who listened fairly, and a vote to confirm him is anticipated.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did the Washington Post fact-checker criticize a Democratic senator for?

Supporting Judge Kavanaugh's nomination

Ignoring Judge Kavanaugh's qualifications

Misrepresenting Judge Kavanaugh's testimony

Agreeing with Judge Kavanaugh's personal opinions

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How did the Democratic senator misrepresent Judge Kavanaugh's testimony?

By ignoring his legal record

By supporting his views

By praising his skills

By quoting him out of context

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What skill of Judge Kavanaugh is highlighted by the Democrats' attempt to discredit him?

His legal record

His political affiliations

His strong personal beliefs

His ability to engage with diverse views

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What do the attacks on Judge Kavanaugh reveal about the senators?

Their support for Judge Kavanaugh

Their impartiality in the confirmation process

Their willingness to appease far-left interests

Their understanding of legal matters

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What was the general impression of those who listened to Judge Kavanaugh's testimony?

They were impressed with his qualifications

They were critical of his legal record

They were indifferent to his skills

They were supportive of the attacks against him