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https://www.politicususa.com/2018/09/06/rachel-maddow-dem-stop-kavanaugh.htmlPosted on Thu, Sep 6th, 2018 by Sean Colarossi
Rachel Maddow Says Democratic Fight To Stop Kavanaugh Might Be On The Verge Of Succeeding
While many in the media have claimed Democratic efforts to thwart Donald Trumps Supreme Court nominee are pointless stunts, Rachel Maddow said on Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh is no shoe-in for confirmation.
Instead, the MSNBC host said Democrats clearly believe they can successfully block Kavanaugh, and they are acting like it.
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Maddow said:
Democrats need just two Republican votes to sink Kavanaugh
Democrats are actively trying to pick off two key Republican Senate votes Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.
Maddow further explained the Democratic strategy during her program on Thursday.
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By exposing Brett Kavanaugh as an extremist enemy of reproductive rights for women, Democrats are pushing a strategy that could ultimately pay off. As it continues to reveal Kavanaughs dangerous views, it makes it increasingly uncomfortable for Murkowski and Collins to support his confirmation.
After all, the two GOP lawmakers know that if they vote in favor of a nominee who goes on to overturn Roe v. Wade, their constituents will raise holy hell.
If Democrats remain united and continue to pound this drum and stand up for womens rights, it could give them the votes they need to prevent a nightmare on the Supreme Court.
Girard442
(6,085 posts)manor321
(3,344 posts)And this is EXACTLY why I've refused to watch cable news this week. I KNEW MSNBC would be cheerleading and telling people what they want to hear. There is NO indication the vote is in trouble.
berksdem
(595 posts)We as Dems can make a big stink but in the end he gets confirmed. They have the votes...
john657
(1,058 posts)but on this, she's wrong, in the end, he's going to be confirmed.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Better than just boycotting, which wouldn't work either.
blogslut
(38,017 posts)The man who appointed Kavanaugh is in a weak place right now. Strike true. Strike deep. Go Dems!
VOX
(22,976 posts)But for now, I'll rein in my enthusiasm (old Democratic trick).
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)call, email or fax Collins or Murkowski.
And, for those that live in West Virginia and other red states, email, call or fax your senator as well to make sure Manchin, Heidtkamp, etc are a NO vote as well. I'd hate to get 1 or both Republican women, only to have a couple of DINOs defect
GoCubsGo
(32,094 posts)I think he's already been exposed as an extremist nutjob, and a majority of the country believes he has no business on the USSC. But, the republicans in the Senate are the ones who are going to decide. I don't see any of them doing the right thing regarding this assclown.