Kavanaugh protesters swarm Capitol Hill on eve of confirmation vote

Kavanaugh protesters swarm Capitol Hill on eve of confirmation vote

Oct 4, 2018

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Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – A new FBI investigation into Kavanaugh found nothing to corroborate… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – A new FBI investigation into Kavanaugh found nothing to corroborate… AFP/Getty Images

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A protester (R) and a supporter (L) of US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh argue near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

A protester (R) and a supporter (L) of US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh argue near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – A new FBI… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. – A new FBI investigation into Kavanaugh found nothing to corroborate… AFP/Getty Images

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A woman holds a placard reading "I am wearing the clothes I wore to testify against my abuser" as demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

A woman holds a placard reading “I am wearing the clothes I wore to testify against my abuser” as demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Two women hold hands as demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Two women hold hands as demonstrators protest US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the US Capitol on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are arrested by Capitol police on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC. – Top Republicans voiced confidence Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh will be… AFP/Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 4: Protestors rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, October 4, 2018 in… Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Protesters against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather at Hart Senate Office Building atrium on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) AP

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 4: A protester is detained by Capitol Police officers as they rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate… Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 4: A protester is detained by Capitol Police officers as they rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate… Getty Images

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Demonstrators protesting US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gather on Capitol Hill on October 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 4: Protestors rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, October 4, 2018 in… Getty Images

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Activists hold a protest march and rally in opposition to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 4, 2018.

Activists hold a protest march and rally in opposition to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque REUTERS

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A demonstrator is detained as activists rally inside the Senate Hart Office Building during a protest in opposition to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 4, 2018.

A demonstrator is detained as activists rally inside the Senate Hart Office Building during a protest in opposition to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill in Washington,… REUTERS

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Protestors rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, October 4, 2018 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 4: Protestors rally against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, October 4, 2018 in… Getty Images

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