McConnell’s PAC backed Murkowski when she ran as an independent in 2010, over the Republican nominee who was backed by the Tea Party. How stupid does that look to him now? But he has to be pointedly reminding her of that. I believe he’ll be very angry if she sinks Kavanaugh, and she has to know that. Mitch must be close with a lot of her backers in Alaska, since they’re all GOPe. There has to be consequences for her if she votes against Kavanaugh.
I think a lot of GOPer, even the swampiest, have been having some eye-opening moments with recent Dem/leftist behavior. They thought it was all about schmoozing and going along to get along...and then suddenly they realized it wasn’t and that the Dems were literally out for blood.
“There has to be consequences for her if she votes against Kavanaugh.”
Kavanaugh was the establishment choice as well. You have to think she and Collins signed off on the nomination.
I think the WV Senator will vote yes as well. I think he loses if he votes no.