I don’t think so. The accuser is first in all cases.
Justice Kavanaugh has nothing to say. He wasn’t there.
...and how will they know *what* to ask him about if she doesn’t testify first? Come on.
“Well, Judge Kavannaugh, we know you were somewhere during the 2-3 years between 1982-1984...can you tell us where you were and who you were with every day/night?” “Did you ever attend a party?” “Did you ever have a beer when you were in high school?”
I suppose the only pertinent thing they can ask (imo) is “Did you know this woman, Christine Blasey? (assuming Blasey is her maiden name) and maybe something will spawn from that. (?)