The timing of Feinstein's release of information regarding the initially anonymous woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault was simply impeccable.
It is very likely that Feinstein knew in July, when her constituent sent the allegation to her, that it was so lacking in any kind of detail and backup that it could not derail Kavanaugh.
If, as increasingly appears to be the case, the GOP stands behind Kavanaugh in the face of this allegation, Feinstein has created a Me Too moment that Democrats can campaign on in their attempt to take back Congress, just as she did in 1992.
The swing votes in the GOP, especially Susan Collins, have made it all but clear that without Ford's testimony they will vote to confirm Kavanaugh.
Feinstein might have relished the idea of Kavanaugh withdrawing and the chaos that would cause, and could still happen, but she created a win-win situation.
Tough Spot For The GOP. If Kavanaugh is confirmed, Republicans will have to tread very carefully, as they have been already.
Kavanaugh could have been thrown under the bus in a "Believe all women" gesture, but that would also have pumped up the Democratic base with hopes of taking the Senate and holding off any confirmation.
http://thefederalist.com/2018/09/20/whatever-happens-to-kavanaugh-feinstein-got-exactly-what-she-wanted/
It is very likely that Feinstein knew in July, when her constituent sent the allegation to her, that it was so lacking in any kind of detail and backup that it could not derail Kavanaugh.
If, as increasingly appears to be the case, the GOP stands behind Kavanaugh in the face of this allegation, Feinstein has created a Me Too moment that Democrats can campaign on in their attempt to take back Congress, just as she did in 1992.
The swing votes in the GOP, especially Susan Collins, have made it all but clear that without Ford's testimony they will vote to confirm Kavanaugh.
Feinstein might have relished the idea of Kavanaugh withdrawing and the chaos that would cause, and could still happen, but she created a win-win situation.
Tough Spot For The GOP. If Kavanaugh is confirmed, Republicans will have to tread very carefully, as they have been already.
Kavanaugh could have been thrown under the bus in a "Believe all women" gesture, but that would also have pumped up the Democratic base with hopes of taking the Senate and holding off any confirmation.
http://thefederalist.com/2018/09/20/whatever-happens-to-kavanaugh-feinstein-got-exactly-what-she-wanted/
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