How Trump saved Kavanaugh

The Politico ^ | October 5, 2018 | Christopher Cadelago

[JPJones]

You’re right! He’s really out foxing the dems, who da thunk!!

This is a Hugh Victory for Trump AND Turtle.

Thank god Mclame is dead, never would have happened if he was there.

[AndyJackson]

Abandoning Kavanaugh under the existing circumstances would have demoralized the base

I never saw Trump waiver. It was the GOPeers trying to recalibrate which of 65 genders they belong to who tried to run for the exit. We, the Deplorables spent the last couple of weeks fighting on and on and on. It was surprising to see Lindsay turn, but he did, and I hope he learned a life lesson.

I would not want to be Moo Cow right now. She is anathema to Trump's supporters.

[MountainWalker]

I agree. No one can f with Cocaine Mitch when it comes to judicial appointments. These justices will be the tip of the spear in halting the left since the courts have become their politburo, and these judges serve for life.

Politics is the art of the possible, and we’re seeing what a weak majority we really had. He had no leverage over Flake or Corker, and Collins is from a bluish state. Nevertheless, he persisted and cobbled together the whole conference except one airhead who just decided this would be her last senatorial term as a Republican or wrongly thinks we’ll forget in 4 years. Hats off to Mitch.

[Chaguito]

Ah, I see. Mr Trump stuck with Kavanaugh as a raw political calculation. That he knew the feeling of a false charge was only a minor consideration. OK.

[Michigan Bowhunter]

Saul anuzis is for National Popular Vote. No surprise he is a voice for this rag

[ripnbang]

Exactly, where do you think W Bush, McCain and of Romney would have been during this?

[hanamizu]

I voted for Trump because he has a spine and is willing to fight

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I remember telling my wife that Trump was the only candidate who would fight Felonia. That’s why I thought he was the only one who could win.

[alrea]

political warfare over Kavanaugh's fate is having a “boomerang effect” on Democrats

libs and their redistribution strategies are soooo fake.

[RooRoobird20]

..... and it appears that with Juan McCain dead and buried, a new conservative firebrand had risen from the ashes—Lindsey Graham. His epic beat-down of judiciary committee Rats last week was awesome.

Whatever evil spell McCain had cast over Graham, it appears the spell has lifted.

[confederatecarpetbag]

It was never a “gamble” for Trump to staunchly back Kavanaugh throughout this ordeal. Indeed, the gamble would have been bailing on him and trying to find another nominee at the 11th hour - a gamble he would certainly have lost, pushing the confirmation past the midterms and handing the Senate and House to the Dems. Trump played hardball, as he always does, and he is now being rewarded with a victory. This was his nominee and he would not budge. Unlike virtually any other GOP President. I am very proud of my President. And very proud of Judge K and his wife for refusing to be bullied.

[kvanbrunt2]

It’s weird but it is almost like some evil mark of mccain has been removed. Graham and now Snowe???????

[kvanbrunt2]

It’s weird but it is almost like some evil mark of mccain has been removed. Graham and now Snowe???????

yes

[scottinoc]

Three things that were true: 1) Mitch does what he says he’s gonna do, 2) Kav doesn’t quit, 3) Trump doesn’t quit. Now I have to add 4) God works in unexpected ways (Collins)

[SamAdams76]

Things have definitely changed since McCain passed on.

For one thing, the governor of Arizona appointed a Republican to his senate seat. How did he pull that one off?

Winning!

[Right Wing Assault]

McCain is dead. Piss be upon him.
That can not be said enough.

The timing on his death was amazing. If he had lived a few weeks more, he would have screwed up the whole Kavanaugh process.

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

President Trump is a leader and a fighter. Thank God for him.

[samtheman]

I’m reminded how lucky we are that McCain is dead. Piss be upon him.
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Agreed

[Bommer]

They say Reagan was “the great communicator”. To be honest, he ain’t shit to Trump!

[enumerated]

“Comments?”

My only comment is that this makes it sound like Trump supported his nominee out of strategic self interest - I doubt it.

True, Trump is a smart guy - but that’s not why he steadfastly supported Bret Kavanaugh when other Presidents would have bailed. It was because he is a stand up guy. He knew Kavanaugh was being put through the ringer by these a-hole Democrats and there is only one honorable way out of this for Bret Kavanaugh - to win.

So let’s be clear about this: Trump didn’t throw him under the bus because Trump doesn’t throw people under the bus eleven they don’t deserve it.

[trebb]

Trump doesn’t cave when he knows he is right - this is their feeble attempt to explain why he won’t abandon a good man due to ugly and hateful dem opposition.