legislative branch, but for the integrity of the judiciary, i think it is important that we have a process that is viewed as credible and respected. >> for more on where kavanaugh's nomination stands i'm joined by democratic senator kirsten gillibrand of new york. what's your understanding of where things are at right now? >> well, i feel like what we're seeing from the republican party, and certainly the white house is just attack, deny, attack, deny, and try to shove this through so quickly so that you can't actually have a real hearing. or a proper investigation. the fact that they won't allow the fbi to investigate these claims is shocking. the fact that they don't attend and call corroborating witnesses is concerning. the fact they're not even going to assess ms. ramirez's claims is also unacceptable. so i just feel like they're just pushing this through at all costs. >> the president today referred