Was listening to CBF questioning/hearing when I was driving into work. First thing that caught my attention was questions from the R side are factual in nature. Getting dates confirmed, when did CBF contact Congress, when did she secure counsel, why, etc. From the D side is emotional and far from factual. How did it make her feel, how has it affected her. Also the questions from the D side often interject opinion and unveiled shots.
Another thing that caught my attention was that she seemed coached. I read something on Foxnews' coverage that initial impressions of CBF was that she's highly intelligent and don't seem to be lying. When I was listening to her testimony, her responses to many of the D Senator's questions were quick, but they included pauses in the middle of statements as she seemed to be recalling things. Then when questions from R Senators came, there was usually a distinct pause, even when being asked questions about dates when things occurred when even CBF mentioned she had notes right in front of her. Having gone through depositions recently, where I went through a good amount of preparation, as well as being present for other's depositions, those are things that I often picked up on. I mean I'm no expert, but that's what I noticed.
One portion of the questioning from the R side was on the timing of CBF's contacting anyone about her concerns. Apparently, she was discouraged by the lack (slow) responses from her D Congressman. Then when followed up by questions from D side, she went to the NYT because she panicked. Again, going into the emotional side.
Anyways, hope they get through the circus.