Democrats say Avenatti undercut their case against Kavanaugh

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18. I think the fact her lawyer is Michael Avenatti is irrelevant

They should have took the additional claims more seriously.

Reached for comment Saturday, Avenatti pushed back, criticizing anonymous Democrats as "cowards" and saying the assessment shows the "failed leadership" in the Democratic Party.

"It is outrageous that these so-called Democrats would attack a sexual assault victim from coming forward," Avenatti told CNN. "I guess their position is that she should have shut her mouth and remained silent? It is disgusting that these cowards blame my client and the other accusers from coming forward.""

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Avenatti sharply criticized Collins -- and Democrats, as well.
"How do they know her claims, supported by six witnesses were not credible?" Avenatti said. "They did basically nothing to find out."

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Avenatti, who headlined an Ohio fundraiser Friday and is considering running for president in 2020, said he wears that Democratic criticism with a "badge of honor."

"Many establishment Democrats are concerned because they see me as a threat," Avenatti said.
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