Defensive anyone? Kavanaugh sounds scared!

[KevinM1]

What's stupid (beyond, you know, everything) is that if the GOP really thought that the rape allegations were a Democratic ploy, they'd punt on Kavanaugh, select another of the many middle aged, white, male judges who grew up privileged that have similar views on abortion, religion, etc., and dare the Democrats to produce yet another alleged rape victim, or anything else so drastic to derail that confirmation.  It would add credence to their conspiracy theory, strengthen their chances in the midterms, and give them their majority vote in the SCOTUS.

Instead, they're clinging to Kavanaugh like he's the only possible candidate they can choose, which is just baffling.

Of course, it won't matter.  Modern GOP supporters appreciate bluster and 'powerful displays' like Kavanaugh's tantrum over intelligence and character.  Rubes, one and all.

They’re running out of time before the mid terms, and they wasted a week or more doubling down.

They probably also think that it won't matter. They have complete control of the government until the midterms, their base is vile and eats this shit up, and even though there's some hope that the House will flip blue, it's incredibly unlikely that the Senate will. So, the only potential danger is this playing worse than expected in deep red states.