Micah, I think the only thing people will remember is Ford’s emotional opening statement. Mitchell came across well but her questions were so gentle that they didn’t make much of a difference. Frankly, they were kind of boring.
Overall, I think the first half of the hearing was very very good for the anti-Kavanaugh camp. But the pro-Kavanaugh camp hasn’t had a chance to respond, so it’s too early to say the hearing’s impact is decided.