Last-Minute Fury Senators defend Thomas, make no move to delay vote ALL EDITIONS

"Sleazy," exclaimed Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.), who is [Clarence Thomas]' former employer and current close friend, as he declared that the accusation was the brainchild of unnamed anti-Thomas groups. "We can't have this body {the Senate} known as the trash dump of American...

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Published inNewsday
Main Author By Myron S. Waldman. WASHINGTON BUREAU. Susan Page
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Long Island, N.Y Newsday LLC 08.10.1991
EditionCombined editions
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Thomas, Clarence
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Summary:"Sleazy," exclaimed Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.), who is [Clarence Thomas]' former employer and current close friend, as he declared that the accusation was the brainchild of unnamed anti-Thomas groups. "We can't have this body {the Senate} known as the trash dump of American politics." "I don't say it didn't happen," [Dennis DeConcini] said. "I say there is another side to this story. . . . I feel the judge is creible." {***THE FOLLOWING APPEARED IN THE C VERSION***And like other senators who will vote for confirmation, Deconcini asked why [Anita Hill] went with Thomas from the Department of Education to work with Thomas at the Equal Employment Opportuniy Commission, if she felt she was sexually harassed. Hill has explained that she believed the harassment had ended by the time she acceptd the EEOC Past. Danforth told reporters he had spoken with Thomas several times yesterday. "He categorically denies the charges that have been made," Danforth said. "He says he did not ask this person for a date and that none of the salacious statements were made." 1) AP Photo-Sen. John Danforth of Missouri during a news conference about Thomas on Capitol Hill. Photo-2) Clarence Thomas (Pg. 6 C). 3) AP Color Cover Photo-At news conference Anita Hill, who says Thomas harassed her sexually.; THE STORM Before THE Vote. Senators Furious Over Allegations of Harassment Being Raised Now Against Court Nominee Thomas. Accuser Offers to Testify, But No Delay Expected On Confirmation Vote Tonight. AP Color Cover Photo-At news conference Anita Hill, who says Thomas harassed her sexually.