Four Republican ‘swing’ Senators huddled in a 30 minute meeting Thursday evening after a grueling hearing wherein Judge Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Ford delivered their testimonies and sparred with lawmakers.
Republican Senators (RINOs) Lisa Murkowski, Joe Manchin, Susan Collins and Jeff Flake huddled for about 30 minutes before the GOP Conference meeting as soon as the Kavanaugh hearing concluded, reported FOX News Congress reporter Chad Pergram.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley scheduled a Committee vote for 9:30 AM ET Friday–the vote must still advance to a full Senate vote.
Republicans have a 51-49 majority in the Senate; Kavanaugh can afford to lose one Republican vote and VP Mike Pence would be the tie-breaker.
As of Thursday evening, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) said he wants to give it some thought.
Flake on his vote on Kavanaugh: It’s a tough one….I want to give it some thought tonight
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 28, 2018
Flake would not say if he green-lighted Grassley for the Committee vote tomorrow, reported FOX News.
Flake would not say if he greenlighted Grassley for a committee vote tomorrow
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 28, 2018
McConnell said the Committee will vote Friday morning.
McConnell: The committee’s going vote in the morning and we’re going move forward.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 28, 2018
Update: 47 GOPers are now on board with a ‘yea’ vote for Kavanaugh. Outstanding GOPers are Collins, Murkowski & Flake.
There are now 47 GOP senators pledged to vote for Kavanaugh. Outstanding GOPers are Collins, Murkowski & Flake. Technically Enzi. But he is not considered to be in play & won't announce his position until he votes. Collins, Murkowski, Flake met w/Manchin. May vote as a bloc
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 28, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh delivered a bold, 45-minute emotional testimony Thursday–he said “the confirmation process has become a national disgrace.”
Mr. Kavanaugh became emotional and fought back tears when he talked about how much the vicious smears have permanently destroyed his family.
Once again Kavanaugh categorically denied the allegations against him brought forth by Christine Ford.
Christine Ford accused Brett Kavanaugh and his friend Mark Judge of sexual abuse 36 years ago at an unknown place or time.
Since then her named witnesses, including a female friend, have ALL denied the woman’s accusations.
President Trump praised Kavanaugh Thursday and said, “The Senate must vote!”
Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him. His testimony was powerful, honest, and riveting. Democrats’ search and destroy strategy is disgraceful and this process has been a total sham and effort to delay, obstruct, and resist. The Senate must vote!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2018
The Republicans should confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; he is man of integrity who spoke with conviction in Thursday’s hearing.
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