GOP Sen. Jeff Flake: 'I Don't Know if I Believed' Brett Kavanuagh

[fleur-de-lisa]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-jeff-flake-i-dont-know-if-i-believed-brett-kavanuagh/?via=twitter_page

Several weeks after delaying the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh only to vote in the judge’s favor, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake on Tuesday admitted that he’s not actually sure who he believes: Kavanaugh or his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

“You know, she was very compelling,” Flake said during an interview on ABC’s The View, in response to being grilled over his eventual support for Kavanaugh after calling for a week-long delay to allow an FBI investigation into the sexual-misconduct allegations leveled against the judge.

The retiring Arizona senator continued: “[Kavanuagh] was very persuasive. I don’t know. I don’t know. I wish I had the certitude that some of my colleagues expressed. But I said on the [Senate] floor before that hearing, we’re likely to hear the hearing with as much doubt as certainty. And that’s how I felt afterwards.”

Co-host Joy Behar asked the conservative lawmaker why Kavanaugh was the only option and not another nominee previously included on Trump’s shortlist. Flake explained that a “mere allegation” was not sufficient evidence to disqualify Kavanaugh from serving on the Supreme Court.

[SallyHemmings]

1. Go away little Jeff...

[Proud Liberal Dem]

2. He won't be able to wash the Kavanaugh stink off his legacy

No matter what he says.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. But you voted for him anyhow,

even after Ford's completely credible testimony and the desperate pleas of the two women who confronted you in the elevator. Party over country...

[gratuitous]

13. And not just any vote

This wasn't some piece of misguided legislation like last year's tax bill that could be fixed in the next Congress. This was a vote on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, which will affect the country for decades to come. If you're looking for sympathy, Sen. Flake, it's in the dictionary just before syphilis.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. Sympathy is in the dictionary *between* shit and syphilis.

[asiliveandbreathe]

4. Hey Flake...find another profession - we are just not that into you....

phony flake.....

[hatrack]

5. I don't know if I care what you think, Jeff . . .

In fact, I'm positive I don't give a single dribbling, reeking shit about anything you have to say at this late date.

[The Genealogist]

6. Bit late for that, Senator Fuckstick

Now slink back to Arizona and under the rock where you belong.

[tymorial]

7. "Mere" allegations, lies, temperament ill suited for the position

Take your pick Flake. F'ing coward

[LW1977]

8. Too late

Should have thought about that before voting for him.

[NastyRiffraff]

9. I'm sick of this guy

Why should anyone believe anything he says? Even he doesn't know what he thinks.

[spanone]

10. hey jeff, shut the fuck up.

tool.

[Wellstone ruled]

11. Would love to be in the room when

Amy Klobucher asked him about his vote. Flake is now toast,his best bet is going to work for Dan Quayle's Hedge Fund in Mesa. Should pay about 3 Million a year. Fit right in,loves Charter Schools and Quayle runs a bunch of them.

[magicarpet]

12. Jeffie said,...

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I was thinking of running for President,.. I would like to burnish my middle of the road persona to enhance my chances.

[llmart]

20. That's exactly what he's doing here.

[sellitman]

14. And the horse he rode in on.

[beachbum bob]

16. Who really fuckin cares what flake thinks now?.. he had his moment to do

the right thing and he failed miserably 2 times

[flotsam]

17. Simple question for Jeff Flake

Would you use the same standard to hire a babysitter for your children?

[SaschaHM]

18. Fucking Flake

He'd voluntarily sniff a rag soaked in Trump's piss and then get a 10 minute speech about what's wrong with sniffing a rag soaked in urine.

[Snotcicles]

19. That's the long version of "I'm a fucking coward". nt

[Blue Owl]

21. Does he really like beer?