Today was the day Republicans had planned a slam dunk confirmation of Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

[suffragette]

They likely also viewed this as an action which could energize Republican voters shortly before these critical midterms.

It’s clearly not working out the way they planned.

[katmondoo]

1. Did they cancel the celebrations?

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3. Champagne's certainly on ice. Let's hope they never get to pop those corks.

[Hortensis]

2. :) Clearly not working out. McConnell's worst nightmare

coming true -- so far. Wonder how he is sleeping.

He has to have nerves of steel, but the day Dr. Ford's story came out his upset babbling on and on and on about how we denied him a chance to swiftboat her before the hearing suggested real anxiety. That day, the man who considers talking to the electorate a waste of of his time couldn't stop bleating.

[suffragette]

4. Good point about his anxiety level. Quite the contrast to how they thought today would play out.

What once seemed inevitable did not take place.

And that’s a good thing.

[Hortensis]

5. Yes. His was an interesting, and revealing, show.

Dr. Ford's response this afternoon to the judiciary committee is that she cannot testify on Monday but would be able to next week depending. "She wishes to testify, provided that we can agree on terms that are fair and which ensure her safety."

Another move for the delay in confirmation the Republicans are trying to avoid at all costs.

[suffragette]

6. Glad she has team of experienced people to

support and advise her through this.

[Hortensis]

7. Yes. No surprise. :)

It is a real shame they've had to flee their home. Despicable.