Powerful Republicans have lined up behind Kavanaugh, including President Trump, but they also expressed some openness to pausing the nomination to look into Ford’s claims. How do Senate Republicans deal with the fact they don’t have any women on this committee? With all that’s on the line for them, it’s possible Senate Republicans hold this public hearing and then move forward on his nomination. Given Republicans are putting Kavanaugh and Ford on the witness stand next week, this scenario doesn’t seem likely. But this last scenario is something to watch if moving forward becomes politically untenable for Senate Republicans and Trump.

Source: Washington Post September 18, 2018 12:26 UTC