CNN political commentator Symone Sanders said on Wednesday that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is obligated to “speak out” on behalf of the women accusing him of sexual assault.
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“Brett Kavanaugh came out and painted himself as an ally of women, as someone that champions women,” Sanders said on CNN Wednesday. “If he is truly a champion, I have yet to hear Brett Kavanaugh speak out on behalf of these women, speak out to say that not only should these women get their due but we need to have an FBI investigation.” (RELATED: Ford’s Polygraph Presents Another Inconsistency)
“This is the patriarchy on full display,” she asserted. “This is the patriarchy on full display.”
Fellow CNN commentator Nina Turner said earlier in the segment, “Part of this backlash that we’re seeing right now comes from a culture of sexism and paternalism in this country where the patriarchy in this country has controlled everything.” (RELATED: Woman Repped By Avenatti Claims Kavanaugh Attended Gang-Rape Parties)