Democrats are worked up over the tactics being used by Republicans in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination hearing. So, it was of great interest to attend a dinner on September 11th where we were able to discuss the Supreme Court and election tactics with Keio Law Professor David Litt at the Cheese Kitchen Racler.
Half of the attendees were women, and much of the conversation entered around the likelihood of Roe vs Wade being overturned should Kavanaugh be confirmed. But we also discussed the Mueller investigation and the impeachment of Donald Trump. The Republicans are campaigning on the idea that Democratic wins in November will mean that Trump will be impeached, but in actuality, the ones discussing impeachment are primarily the Republicans. It is yet another attempt to scare voters to the polls, because, in fact, the Democrats are waiting for the results of the Mueller investigation before jumping to conclusions. While many of us at the dinner, and probably throughout the US, are personally appalled by Trump and want him gone, we confirmed that we are a country of laws and will wait to see what Mueller presents.
As expected, the food was delicious, the conversation was interesting--and sometimes heated--but it confirmed what I knew all along: we can disagree on so much, but you can sit moderates and progressives and conservative Democrats at the same table, and they will have a reasonable, respectful, and diverse discussion.