Nothing demoralizes conservatives more than to see their leaders act spineless and cave, especially in the face of a cheap stunt such as this. Damn, how I wish Grassley were a Babe Ruth instead of a bat boy.
Yes, I don’t see how Republicans will not lose in November if they don’t get Kavanaugh approved. And not so much because of Republicans not voting, though many might not. But rather, Democrats will smell blood in the water and become re-energized. Never Trumpers would rather see this outcome as well. I don’t trust any Republican in the Senate to step up.
I have not given up on them. They might be drawing this out for political reasons, if so fine. But in the end they must confirm.