Maybe the optics required a female special counsel.  But wasn't it possible to find someone who understands that the job of a prosecutor is to undermine the credibility of any witness testifying against the victim he's supposed to be representing?  In the case of the alleged event sketchily recalled by Christine Ford, this shouldn't have been difficult. Any good attorney does not stick to scripted questions and takes advantages of openings provided by witnesses.  This is something Rachel "Creampuff" Mitchell failed to do. The special counsel needed to use all her time to question Ford about five things:  1. How well she knew Brett Kavanaugh 2. The alleged assault 3. The process by which she recovered the memory 4. The impact on her life 5. Why she chose to come forward when she did and what her expectations were It's fine to lob a softball or two at the start; you want the witness to feel comfortable and...(Read Full Article)