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White House counselor MORE brought up her own history of sexual assault Sunday in defending Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “I feel very empathetic for victims of sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape,” she said on CNN, and appeared to get emotional briefly. “I’m a victim of sexual assault.” CNN “State of the Union” host Jake Tapper noted Conway rarely discusses any personal history. “I’ve just had it,” Conway said.

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The White House on Sunday sought to dispel Democratic criticism and media reports suggesting it is directing the FBI investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. White House officials also expressed confidence that the investigation would clear Kavanaugh's name, but maintained the FBI is managing the details of the probe. Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and White House counselor MORE conveyed similar messages during Sunday talk show appearances, where they asserted that the White House was staying out of the

A potential blue wave and string of Republican retirements could wipe out a huge chunk of GOP moderates this fall, leaving an even more conservative House caucus behind them. Some of the most competitive races this election cycle feature centrist Republicans like MORE of Pennsylvania. And the GOP’s most prominent and outspoken moderate voices — including Reps.

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The TAKE with Rick Klein This is a hyperpartisan moment. But the only votes in doubt are a handful in the middle – those for whom the partisanship of the moment is noise, or worse. Of the 100 senators, easily 90 – perhaps upwards of 95 – know exactly how they will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Partisan grooves have only deepened in advance of Thursday's hearing.

The TAKE with Rick Klein Deny, deflect, attack.