McConnell Doesn't Have the Votes for Kavanaugh Yet

[babylonsister]

https://politicalwire.com/2018/10/05/mcconnell-doesnt-have-the-votes-for-kavanaugh-yet/

McConnell Doesn’t Have the Votes for Kavanaugh Yet
October 5, 2018 at 8:11 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

CNN: “Republicans do not have the votes as of dawn Friday morning, according to people with direct knowledge.”

“McConnell is heading into the day that could clinch one of, if not the, cornerstone achievements of his career — tilting the court’s makeup firmly to the conservative side — and he doesn’t currently have the votes. He and his top deputies are optimistic, no question. But it’s not there yet.”

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) agreed, according to Reuters: “As of now I don’t really know and I don’t know if anybody else does.”

[marble falls]

1. It ain't over till we say its over and it ain't over - McConnell will delay the vote ...

again to prevent the loss and Kav will withdraw citing the unfair pressure on him and the missus.

[berksdem]

12. Pass me what you are smoking...

The way I see it Kav is a near lock and I do not see him withdrawing whatsoever....

[still_one]

2. Personally I think they are ust setting up the drama for what unfortunately they know will be the

inevitable, his confirmation. At most I see maybe one republican voting no

I suspect grassley is pushing this to rally the sexists, bigots, and racists.

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

3. Yup

I can see them playing it up in a bit and crowing when it passes.

[babylonsister]

4. The guy is universally

loathed because he's unfit for the SC. Witness the protests, editorials, etc, that have become very public. I don't understand why they'd want to drag this on.

[still_one]

9. I hear youo babylon, but the right wing echo chamber does not acknowlege those protests. My take is

this is for pure propaganda purposes.

If they didn't have the votes, they wouldn't hold the vote

an then when the "close" vote confirms they will loudly declare how "good over came evil"

That is just my cynical take though

The only thing that can stop these abuses is the midterms

[marylandblue]

6. If they knew, they would begin the celebrations, as they did with ACA

[mythology]

7. As I recall that didn't work out how Republicans hoped.

[marylandblue]

10. Correct. But they don't have to worry about McCain anymore.

Flake and Collins would have announced a yes vote. That they didn't means they didn't tell McConnell either, which suggests a no.

[Tipperary]

8. I think you are right.

[jpljr77]

5. This is simply all about Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) being out of town on Saturday.

His daughter is getting married and he's going to the wedding, regardless of if there is a vote scheduled. He's made that crystal clear. They just have to wait for him to get back.

It does, however, mean that someone is a private no vote. My guess is Murkowski. It also means that Manchin is a private no vote. Just need one more. If Flake and Collins have already played their hands, then time to look to Sasse or someone else.

[W_HAMILTON]

11. I agree.

I think if any of the Republicans are going to defect, it will be Murkowski.

I believe other prominent politicians from her state -- their governor and lieutenant governor, maybe? -- have already come out against Kavanaugh's nomination.

[PubliusEnigma]

14. Actually, you are incorrect. McConnell doesn't have the votes yet for today's procedural vote.

If they can't pass that hurdle, it doesn't matter if Daines is in town Saturday or not.

[grantcart]

16. He. Said he would change his schedule

[Thrill]

13. One thing about Repukes. They'll all fall in line

Especially on judicial picks

[world wide wally]

15. I'm sure Kavenaugh will show up to the kegger on the WH lawn if he's confirmed

[Baclava]

17. CNN Joe Manchin (D-WV)... still undecided

He'll wait till the very last minute for every one else to lay their cards on the table, hoping he won't be the one seen to seal the deal