Kavanaugh Can Join Thomas.

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Senior Republican staffers also learned of the allegation last week and, in conversations with The New Yorker, expressed concern about its potential impact on Kavanaugh’s nomination. Soon after, Senate Republicans issued renewed calls to accelerate the timing of a committee vote. 

So, if he's innocent, why speed up the process when they hear of new allegations?  I mean, if they want the actual truth, a few days or even weeks to investigate and demonstrate that innocence clearly is not much, and seem like something they would want. 
What could the motive possibly be?

They have pushed back the vote for this 11th hour accusation a number of times now. How is accelerating the vote? Also, isn’t it guilt that needs to be demonstrated?