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LanternWaste

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16. Who is arguing otherwise?

Reply to grumpyduck (Reply #4)

Wed Sep 19, 2018, 04:52 PM

Sep 2018

The prevailing sentiment in the here and now appears to be setting roadblocks, delays and obstacles to that confirmation.

I don't think I've seen or read any opinion expressed that his low popularity ratings will be a major factor *after* the potential confirmation.

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Opposition to Kavanaugh grows, support at historic low: Reuters/Ipsos poll [View all] DonViejo Sep 2018 OP

Support for his nomination was never strong....now its definitely a historic low... Pachamama Sep 2018 #1

Despite all the hype (and true importance) of SCOTUS nominees, most of the public lagomorph777 Sep 2018 #2

31 percent is essentially the base, maybe just a couple points more. bearsfootball516 Sep 2018 #3

Low support won't matter if he gets confirmed. grumpyduck Sep 2018 #4

You're correct, but it could hurt Republicans in midterms. bearsfootball516 Sep 2018 #5

No, it's not, but we'd still be stuck with him for many years. grumpyduck Sep 2018 #7

It certainly will matter in the mid-terms louis c Sep 2018 #6

Who is arguing otherwise? LanternWaste Sep 2018 #16

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Couldn't this "buddy" be charged as an accessory if the story is true and Doitnow Sep 2018 #13

There are statute of limitations so I don't see how anyone could be charged. BeckyDem Sep 2018 #15

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