Oh, I think that Feinstein postponement was brilliant. This is how smart politics is played.
3 weeks ago this would have been a weak accusation. Just something someone said. It wouldnât have the impact it has now. Today itâs backed by the results of a lie detector test, by potential testimony of others who were told of the event, by the request for privacy (reluctance to come forward means a lot too) and even a potential lie by the witness could be used well. Itâs also backed by serious legal representation. Also, we have already met Kavanaugh and this behavior fits the persona he projected. This accusation is now very believable. And thus serious.
They got it all ready (ALL ready) and then they went public.
There was a postponement of the Kavanaugh vote already (till the 20th). It was called technical. But I wondered at the time if it wasnât because the GOP didnât have the votes. Even if they didâŚ
- A) This is a perfect cover for the Dem. Senators running for re-election to vote NO. All the senator has to say - oh, itâs just too sleazy⌠and majority will agree. Kavanaugh vote became a non-issue for Dems.
- B) This is also a cover for the âmoderateâ GOP senators to vote NO, for the same reason. And if they donât vote NO, they will have to explain it. Today or 2 years from now. And
- C) in the face of the GOP falling apart⌠Trumpâs impending impeachment⌠Time to save your own skin, people. If you can.
They may be persuaded to crawl over the glass. But it doesnât matter what they do. The odds of the Dems taking Senate just improved. Dramatically. No matter how the vote plays out Dems have an upper-hand. They push thru the nomination - it can be used in the election (and kavanaugh will be impeached, Dems already established it in the senate hearings). They donât push him thru⌠also can be used. And all of it is in the awesome preparation of the scandal. Thank you, Sen. Feinstein.
This must be really demoralizing for the GOP senators. But keep crawling thru that glass. I am enjoying the view.