It is true that Grassley does not bear all the blame (e.g. see this posting of mine.)
However, if the accuser is to be afforded time on Thursday [presuming that she shows], how can the Senate take a vote on Kavanaugh before she is heard? As you say, Murkowski demands otherwise. Of course it is problematical that Murkowski will vote to accept the nomination in the outset anyway. This is what it means to support the GOP: a house built on sand, while the Democraps demand that their members vote in lockstep - or else. sigh
At this point it appears doubtful that Kavanaugh will be seated on SCOTUS at the beginning of its session. I will be ecstatic if Grassley / GOP proves me wrong!
Is murkowski on the judiciary committee?
Don’t see murkowski on the committee so that vote can go toward on Monday and then full senate can vote Thursday or Friday after testimony. Unless Grassley caves again ...