Mr. Flake, who is retiring, described to The Atlantic on Friday night his last-minute decision to change his mind on moving ahead with a quick confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh. I plan to support him unless they turn up something — and they might,” said Mr. Flake, who has indicated that he would like the F.B.I. to speak to Mark Judge, a friend of Judge Kavanaugh’s whom Dr. Blasey has identified as a key witness to her allegation and who has disputed her account. The nationally televised testimony by Dr. Blasey and Judge Kavanaugh may have deepened the divides in an already polarized electorate. If Judge Kavanaugh is confirmed, that could increase the number of women and liberals who turn out to vote.

Source: New York Times September 29, 2018 20:26 UTC