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'Everyone Is Just Completely Captivated': Americans React To Ford And Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing was suddenly the symbol and microcosm of national divisions — and across the country, people were rapt.
Patrons at Chicago's Billy Goat Tavern watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on sexual abuse allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday.

Across the U.S., people spent the day rapt, watching or listening to the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

The proceedings were emotional throughout, as Ford told the story of the sexual assault that she alleges Kavanaugh made against her when the two were in high school, more than 30 years ago.

Once Kavanaugh took the stand, the hearing became contentious and angry as well.

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