Where I work, we often have meetings with people in D.C., every thing is done with a camera system, no one has time or money to fly around the country for meetings.
I believe Dr. Ford was given the option of using a similar setup for her testimony. But, she chose to drive across the country. She chose to sit at a desk, in front of people, cameras, Senate committee, to testify. That was her choice, perfectly fine. But, if this situation was so personal, heart wrenching, why did she choose such a public forum? With the drama of a cross country trip, not by plane, even though there is evidence that she has taken plane trips previously.
It just seems that this was orchestrated for maximum drama. The timing, the entire situation and presentation. Choreographed down to the nth degree.
Just a note.