Craig Melvin just announced on MSNBC that Flake said he will vote to confirm. n/t

[Different Drummer]

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. And all his brow-furrowing and expressions of concern were just theater.

He needed the fake "investigation" for cover for what he always intended to do, but he wanted to seem like a thoughtful guy.

[cwydro]

5. This.

Exactly.

[demmiblue]

2. Ugh.

I didn't think he would vote no, but I am still disappointed. And angry.

[book_worm]

3. For an hour or so until he starts having doubts again...

though I have no doubt in the end he will vote Yes.

[Blecht]

4. Was there ever a doubt?

He played his role as the "concerned Republican" -- something as real as a unicorn. He's off stage now and back to his real self.

He has no excuse -- he is not running again, so voting in the interest of our country would have a no-brainer if he had a shred of decency.

He doesn't. He never has. None of the current politicians with an (R) next to their names has any integrity.

To all those in red/purple states: PLEASE WORK TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE REGISTERED TO VOTE.

I am passing out voter registration cards in my classes, but I'm in a blue state - still important, but not as important as it is in a place like Wisconsin or Michigan.

[dalton99a]

6. Flake never fails to deliver for Republicans.