This morning , Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee . Heightening the tension were allegations from a second accuser, a former Thomas aide named Angela Wright, that he engaged in what she termed "annoying and obnoxious" behavior, including pressuring her for dates and making inappropriate comments. The testimony will include many involved in the hearings . Thomas must avoid seeming evasive and convincingly argue that he did nothing to justify Ms. Hill 's allegations . She must explain why she stuck with him after the purported incidents . President Bush faces criticism that he is insensitive to difficulties faced by working women . Democratic Senators must show that they are seriously considering Ms. Hill 's charges while trying to get at the truth and not just at Thomas . The Republicans need to support Thomas without seeming to wink at sexual harassment .
This morning , Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee . The testimony will include many involved in the hearings . Thomas must avoid seeming evasive and convincingly argue that he did nothing to justify Ms. Hill 's allegations . She must explain why she stuck with him after the purported incidents . President Bush faces criticism that he is insensitive to difficulties faced by working women . Democratic Senators must show that they are seriously considering Ms. Hill 's charges while trying to get at the truth and not just at Thomas . The Republicans need to support Thomas without seeming to wink at sexual harassment .