Could be wrong but I'm beginning

[Uncle Joe]

to have serious doubts that Kavanaugh will be confirmed by the full Senate.

'Just plain wrong’: three Republicans condemn Trump’s mockery of Ford – video

https://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2018/oct/04/just-plain-wrong-three-republicans-condemn-trumps-mockery-of-ford-video

Ben Sasse: I encouraged Trump to nominate a woman for Supreme Court

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/10/04/kavanaugh-sasse-encouraged-trump-choose-woman-supreme-court/1519081002/

It depends on whether their words mean anything as to whether Trump should be rewarded or not?

[MichMary]

1. I doubt that their criticism

of The Great Old One will mean they will vote no. Their votes won't be just to spite him.

[MontanaMama]

2. I've questioned all week as to whether or not

Turtle actually had the votes to confirm. However, the party of Gropers always fall in line when it counts and I believe that they will this time too.

[woodsprite]

3. They're repubs and their lips are moving - can't be trusted or relied upon. n/t

[Moostache]

4. GOP words are less than meaningless...seriously, they mean NOTHING.

Sasse, Collins, Murkowski, Flake....watch, all will be "Yes" on the nominee.

[peekaloo]

7. with furrowed brows and feigned reluctance.

I wish you were wrong but not holding my breath.

[meadowlark5]

8. The restrictive FBI report will show no wrong doing

Though they all know there is and they all know the investigation was a white wash to give cover. So they could force a full investigation by refusing to vote till an appropriate investigation is completed. But they won't. They are not strong enough. If 3 or 4 stood together, strength in numbers.

Who knows what kind of threats they are getting internally from republicans. I think we can guess the kinds of threats they are getting from outside. It would be scary to be that one who sinks this confirmation and I don't think any of them have the guts to try it.

[Bayard]

9. Correct

They can now point to an incomplete FBI report and say--nothing to see here, vote yes.

[peekaloo]

5. Their escape clause could be they can't hold Judge Boof responsible for

Hair Furor's irresponsibility.

[Garrett78]

6. They like to think they aren't as sick and twisted as their colleagues, but...

...they vote with them virtually every time.

[Uncle Joe]

10. Trump left them an out if they stick to their stated beliefs

and acknowledge that Kavanaugh has lied to them on various topics, that's pretty an established record.

Trump stated

Trump: Not acceptable if Kavanaugh lied

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/10/02/trump-kavanaugh-testimony-lying-to-congress-not-acceptable-wolf-vpx.cnn

It wouldn't be difficult just to cite lies told by Kavanaugh for these Republican Senators.

I believe should they all adamantly oppose Kavanaugh on those grounds, his nomination will be withdrawn by Trump/Kavanaugh for family reasons.

[Garrett78]

11. Kavanaugh has told dozens of lies and you still hear the likes of Collins say, "If he has lied..."

Republicans don't give a shit about lying. If they did, they wouldn't be Republicans.

[Hoyt]

12. After listening to Feinstein, her main finding is that the FBI's investigation was incomplete.

I don't think that is enough for GOPers to vote No. Hope I am wrong.

Schumer seems to indicate he did find some corroboration, but he was weak on details. Very disappointing.

[ChoppinBroccoli]

13. I'm Almost Certain Collins Will Vote Yes

She's been looking for a reason to vote yes all along. I think Flake will do what he'd done all along: talk a big game and then fall right in line. We might get Murkowski, but it won't be enough. I also think Turncoat Manchin will vote yes.

[Uncle Joe]

14. If Collins does, she will never be able to hide behind the label of "moderate" Republican again

because one thing became apparent to any rational mind viewing Kavanaugh's testimony he's openly partisan, there is no doubt of this.

If Collins does confirm him after that, I believe her seat will be greatly endangered when she runs again.

[libdem4life]

15. There is a large pledged PAC fund to retire her if she votes yes. n/t