Excellent post by John Hinderaker: Thinking of offering for public service as a conservative? Better lie down until the thought GOES AWAY!! (But if you lie down next to a woman, she better be your WIFE!) https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2018/09/why-the-brett-kavanaugh-smear.php
Yes, this is definitely a warning shot across the bow to anyone who will consider working for Trump or accepting a nomination. If they can’t win elections, they will destroy the opposition in any way they can.