Jim, over the years you have proved yourself to be a very intelligent and insightful political mind… However, I wonder if this case it might be better to wait until Mitch McConnell has the votes to put Kavanaugh on the court?
I know the sausage making of this procedure is painful and the enemy is not without tricks… but if McConnell can get concessions… And guarantees within his caucus that if he gives the FBI “one week“ to turn up anything within a very strict framework… That he would have those peoples vote to put judge Kavanagh on the court… Would it not be worth the week?
I emphasize that McConnell should only consider the one-week delay IF and I repeat “if” he does not have the votes to confirm now. Apply the initial pressure… Get a headcount… See where you are… And proceed accordingly.
I believe Judge Kavanagh will be The most solid and conservative voice on the court for decades to come, that we could possibly have.
Thank you again Jim for such a wonderful sight to let our opinions be known.
Blessings to you.
The only scenario under which this makes sense is where Flake and the Bobsy twins give him commitments to vote yes on Kavanaugh one week from now, although their word is about as good as used toilet paper.