Betsy DeVos endured yet another rocky confirmation hearing in the Senate to become education secretary — this time on a theatre stage. DeVos’ less-than-smooth performance at her confirmation hearing generated satire on television and social media and marked the start of her rocky tenure. For instance, Anita Hill’s powerful testimony at the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in 1991 also inspired a play. DeVos’ 3 1/2-hour hearing was condensed to under an hour, with roughly the same time given to Republican and Democratic senators. The play ended with excerpts from a speech DeVos went on to give as education secretary.

Source: National Post September 18, 2018 05:15 UTC