We're Getting Flaked Again

[lame54]

He wants to look like the reasonable compassionate republican before he votes lock-step

There will be no FBI investigation

[dalton99a]

1. Yep. Same old scam.

[irresistable]

2. I don't think that you are correct

[lame54]

5. The whitehouse has to request it

[irresistable]

13. the key is that all of the undecideds have to band together....

and tell McConnell that they will vote down the nomination.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. Highly doubt it... unless Flake and another Rethug Senator withholds their vote for Judge Rapist.

[llmart]

4. They'll choose a few agents who they can "count on"...

to not look too deeply.

I do not trust Flake one iota and this is merely to make him look good.

The ship has already sailed for any of the other old farts to come off looking good.

Oh, and let's not forget that he first has to ask permission from The Orange Blob.

[lame54]

9. Kavanaugh has lied several times and they would verify that...

No investigation will take place

[llmart]

10. Well, how about they start with Judge?

They know where he is.

[lame54]

14. There are several good leads but...

They can't move on them till Trump sends them

He won't

[Polly Hennessey]

6. Oops, there is that football again. n/t

[meadowlark5]

7. Maybe he's calling for it for Murkowski and Collins

They conferred last night so maybe they can't vote without it and he's the ONLY one who would call for the investigation.

It may end up being a continuation of the shit show but who knows.

[Alhena]

8. I disagree, if no investigation then he (and probably Collins/Murk) vote no

This was a formal on the record requirement for his eventual floor vote, or impliedly so. He indicated he's been consulting with other Senators as well, so it's safe to assume the other undecided moderates feel the same way.

[lame54]

12. No chance in hell Jeff Flake will...

Look McConnell in the eye and threaten to vote no if an investigation does not happen

We've seen his act before

[Major Nikon]

11. Presumption of innocence is bullshit

That applies towards someone facing criminal prosecution which Congress has no power in the first place. Hiding behind bullshit Faux talking points just makes him look like an idiot.

[MineralMan]

15. I'm afraid so. Flake is far from reliable, and changes his mind

without notice. It's going to depend on whether any other Republicans are holding out their vote on the floor.

[mountain grammy]

16. Yep and McConnell will not wait a week