Just spitballing here but maybe the women that confronted Flake had more of an impact than many appreciated. He could still very well vote yes but he's somehow tapped the breaks on the committee vote for the moment which isn't something I would have predicted.
Some emerging word that the discussions are revolving around further investigation to be done by the FBI but to last no longer than a week.
As I said, you vehemently opposed him the day he was named, why try to pretend it has anything to do with this hearing?
Partisans like yourself came out against him within seconds of his being named, for no other reason than the person that named him. Don't lie that it has anything at all to do about the man.
Flake just asked for the FBI investigation...all Dems and at least a few other Rs are in favor.
I heartily approve of his performance yesterday. I'm even in favor of the limited scope investigation.Why pretend his performance yesterday doesn't matter?
Flake voted to advance but wants a delay on the floor vote. Backroom negotiating in the front room now.
No, he's always said that he's OK with what the Committee chooses.Kavanaugh head just exploded.
Flake voted to advance but wants a delay on the floor vote. Backroom negotiating in the front room now.
Not quite. If, and it's a big if, Flake and others insist on the delay of one week for an investigation before the Senate vote they may get it. If he stands firm and someone else is with him.No, Flake was speaking and Grassley barked "we're taking a vote on the nominee" and started the vote...and Flake voted "yea". Passed 11-10, McConnell's in full control now. No FBI investigation likely.