Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

[ArcadiaGP]

McConnell has ignored Flake before.

This probably won't matter.

 

[mmpsteve]

What the heck just happened?

They voted to send it to McConnell, and DiFi is confused, again

It did happen fast, though

 

[Dead Duck]

2 hour rule.
That was awesome. I assume this will now go to the full senate.

 

[K_W]

I think what just happened is they Advanced him from committee to the floor with an agreement that there would be a no more than one-week delay while the FBI investigates claims made... all FBI has to do is say there's nothing for us to investigate and they can move on.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Well that took all of 3 minutes for them to say:

Why should an FBI investigation of a nominee for a lifetime appointment be limited to one week?

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1045735134392176642

 

[Spear Dane]

I have come to loath Flake as much as I did McCain. Is there something in the water in AZ?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Isn't Trump the only one that can open up another background check?

Just takes either Trump or McConnell to laugh at the request and move forward with the vote tomorrow.

 

[mmpsteve]

I saw Flake agree, and some democrats, but no one else, and then it was over. BAM

I think what just happened is they Advanced him from committee to the floor with an agreement that there would be a no more than one-week delay while the FBI investigates claims made... all FBI has to do is say there's nothing for us to investigate and they can move on.

 

[Expat]

It passed out of committee but Flake was obviously implying he would be a no vote if it came to the floor without a FBI investigation. If the two wavering GOP females side with him, then the nomination is dead. I don't think they have a choice, they are going to have to have the FBI investigation.

 

[Birds Away]

I suppose the Dems want Strzok reinstated so he can lead the investigation?

 

[Expat]

I suppose the Dems want Strzok reinstated so he can lead the investigation?

It looks like a whole bunch of the top layer of the FBI are fellow fliers so it is worrisome.

 

[foszoe]

I think it was a good call. Take the two preliminary votes and schedule the confirmation next Fri. It only delays the vote 3 days and satisfies the middle of the road crowd.

 

[Leadeye]

I wonder how many cash deals and promises of support for senator's pet programs are moving around in dc right now.

Always follow the money

 

[MCgrease08]

Isn't Trump the only one that can open up another background check?

Just takes either Trump or McConnell to laugh at the request and move forward with the vote tomorrow.

But that can only happen if they KNOW they have Collins, Murkowski and Manchin onboard. If they Flake out too and say they will only confirm with the FBI check, then it would be short-sighted to call the full vote.

 

[Cameramonkey]

It passed out of committee but Flake was obviously implying he would be a no vote if it came to the floor without a FBI investigation. If the two wavering GOP females side with him, then the nomination is dead. I don't think they have a choice, they are going to have to have the FBI investigation.

So he will vote no next week if there is no investigation, or he will likely vote no in a week after an investigation. Got it.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

I think it was a good call. Take the two preliminary votes and schedule the confirmation next Fri. It only delays the vote 3 days and satisfies the middle of the road crowd.

Narp.

It's the inch the D's wanted, and they're going to pull it 500 miles. This week is going to bring more and more accusations and details, and they'll say they need more time. They've never been serious about the investigation.

Thomas was investigated by the FBI and the D's still think he's guilty. It doesn't matter.

 

[Birds Away]

Narp.

It's the inch the D's wanted, and they're going to pull it 500 miles. This week is going to bring more and more accusations and details, and they'll say they need more time. They've never been serious about the investigation.

Thomas was investigated by the FBI and the D's still think he's guilty. It doesn't matter.

Yep, this will drag on and on. I think Flake stuck a fork in Kavanaugh.

 

[foszoe]

I am not saying it satisfies D's.

I am saying the true middle of the road moderate senators and voters will feel better if the FBI investigates.

Narp.

It's the inch the D's wanted, and they're going to pull it 500 miles. This week is going to bring more and more accusations and details, and they'll say they need more time. They've never been serious about the investigation.

Thomas was investigated by the FBI and the D's still think he's guilty. It doesn't matter.

 

[Expat]

So he will vote no next week if there is no investigation, or he will likely vote no in a week after an investigation. Got it.

He definitely gave the impression that he would still support the nomination if there was a FBI investigation done, but who knows.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

I am not saying it satisfies D's.

I am saying the true middle of the road moderate senators and voters will feel better if the FBI investigates.

I wouldn't disagree, if everyone was acting in good faith. Flake thinks he's doing the right thing, and somehow he's assuming the D's will allow it to go as stated.

But with how this is going to turn out, that sentiment just doesn't matter. Those moderates will likely not even get a chance next week, because so much more is going to happen to change this entire situation.