What are the responses to the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh?

This position holds that Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are credible and must be investigated. It argues that the nomination process should not proceed until the claims are examined — whether through a full FBI investigation or at least a formal hearing.

This position holds that, even if Brett Kavanaugh did assault Christine Blasey Ford, it should not derail his nomination. It argues that his character cannot be judged on his distant past, and dismisses the alleged encounter as youthful 'rough horseplay' rather than a disqualifying act.

This position holds that Brett Kavanaugh should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. It argues that the presumption of innocence should extend even to unsubstantiated allegations in the public sphere, and that the claims against him would not meet the bar for a conviction.

This position holds that Brett Kavanaugh did not commit the assault he was accused of. It argues he is innocent and was not even present, citing his character and the contention that, had the allegation been true, Dr. Blasey Ford would have reported it at the time.

This position holds that the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were an elaborate Democratic plot to derail his Supreme Court nomination. It argues that the Democrats, opposed to his confirmation, used Christine Blasey Ford to sink it, and points to the deliberate timing of the claims.