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Skraxx

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Fri Sep 28, 2018, 02:52 PM Sep 2018

Kavanaugh CANNOT Withstand the Scrutiny of an FBI Investigation [View all]

He knows this. The very thought of it will be intolerable for him. Chances just skyrocketed that he will withdraw rather than undergo any scrutiny. Every second this is delayed, his nomination becomes less and less likely.

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Exactly. m+C are prolly promising to push through the next nominee before January.... bettyellen Sep 2018 #1
The internet and Kav's own idiotic calendar lapfog_1 Sep 2018 #2
From what I have heard so far NewJeffCT Sep 2018 #3
No it includes all the accusers (or at least the 3 that have come forward). triron Sep 2018 #27
It's an order by tRump... charliea Sep 2018 #72
LOVE the way you said that: MyOwnPeace Sep 2018 #111
Yes but DownriverDem Sep 2018 #30
maybe he can hope for a pardon NewJeffCT Sep 2018 #31
"Donny Dollhands" volstork Sep 2018 #63
Thanks NewJeffCT Sep 2018 #64
Reminds me of this: volstork Sep 2018 #67
Donny and The Dollhands colorado_ufo Sep 2018 #73
I have small chubby hands and I am rather self conscious about then but seriously tymorial Sep 2018 #76
Yeah, nice mob name. I like "Donny Urinal Cake" too. n/t brewens Sep 2018 #101
He can claim blackouts and spotty memories FakeNoose Sep 2018 #37
I doubt blaming blackouts will work canetoad Sep 2018 #51
But he already told Sen. Klobuchar that he never blacked out! leftieNanner Sep 2018 #79
Forget Judge, dr. Blasey's witnesses' accounts and onetexan Sep 2018 #52
Mark Judge has nothing to gain by LibDemAlways Sep 2018 #107
Then there is this fact of his writings. libdem4life Sep 2018 #112
I wish it was also about the perjury and the possible gambling & alcohol problems. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2018 #91
I also hope that these major problems are investigated and exposed. erronis Sep 2018 #97
ain't going to happen... pangaia Sep 2018 #114
Yep, WH is already limiting the scope, no Swetnik appalachiablue Sep 2018 #121
But, if they confirm Mrs. Ford's account, he is done. Blue_true Sep 2018 #94
Dr Ford Pinkflamingo Sep 2018 #110
He just about fainted when asked whether he supports an FBI investigation. lagomorph777 Sep 2018 #4
Yes, it was very telling and evident that it pained him onetexan Sep 2018 #56
I wonder if Daddy and Mumsy Scarsdale Sep 2018 #109
I wonder if Daddy and Mumsy radical noodle Sep 2018 #123
I think you are absolutely correct. n/t Raven Sep 2018 #5
He's so entrenched with the Establishment and lobbyist who have poured money into him TNLib Sep 2018 #6
Happy, happy week for us! BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #7
I read on another thread that "skis" are coke trails as opposed to brewskis. japple Sep 2018 #66
I never heard of that term for it before. BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #69
No, I haven't either, but it's not beyond the realm of imagination. Never heard of japple Sep 2018 #74
Older but wiser! BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #75
Absolutely!!!! Not gonna risk the health of my rectum or colon by trying to japple Sep 2018 #90
Ski trails True Blue American Sep 2018 #118
The lingo I have heard didn't include that one. BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #120
Makes sense True Blue American Sep 2018 #70
The way he was grabbing for his water 2naSalit Sep 2018 #81
Vodka? pangaia Sep 2018 #116
Now you know.:) True Blue American Sep 2018 #117
I sincerely pray Mark Judge doesn't relapse Peachhead22 Sep 2018 #83
I wish that he tells the truth finally and cleans his slate. BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #84
Amen recovering_democrat Sep 2018 #89
Nothing will come of it. pangaia Sep 2018 #115
It depends on the duration and scope of the investigation... ADX Sep 2018 #8
not sure that's true at all qazplm135 Sep 2018 #9
He cannot withstand one more week. n/t rzemanfl Sep 2018 #10
I bet a real FBI investigation would unearth some interesting facts. Meadowoak Sep 2018 #11
There is NO way Kavanaugh can pass the FBI background check this time, IMO TruckFump Sep 2018 #12
Maybe he'll be devil-triangled by the FBI? fierywoman Sep 2018 #24
LOL Scurrilous Sep 2018 #25
OMG... TruckFump Sep 2018 #26
yeah, we all KNOW that wasn't a drinking game..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #38
That and all his year book explanations were lying under oath to the Senate. fierywoman Sep 2018 #42
yup, I went to a prep school in the 70's..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #93
I've got 7 years on you so I'm ROFLOL-ing at your clear descriptions! fierywoman Sep 2018 #99
His yearbook page includes the phrase, "Judge, have you boofed yet?" DesertRat Sep 2018 #103
The "yet" doesn't fit in with a body function ... 3catwoman3 Sep 2018 #126
You're right DesertRat Sep 2018 #127
That's my though too, he wants to try to save his current job. He will say it's for the good of the RKP5637 Sep 2018 #13
I hope his rotten ass gets impeached vlyons Sep 2018 #46
He's so damn hollow, you can see through him like a window. Everything he said, his body language, RKP5637 Sep 2018 #49
I agree. n/t Upthevibe Sep 2018 #14
Is there a new hashtag - #haveagoodweekendkav - eom asiliveandbreathe Sep 2018 #15
True Achilleaze Sep 2018 #16
It's not over until the frat man sinks!!!!! nt List left Sep 2018 #17
I like that - funny and clever. Pendrench Sep 2018 #19
DUzy malaise Sep 2018 #22
Depends if the FBI is allowed to question him AndJusticeForSome Sep 2018 #18
My fear is the investigation won't have enough time Owl Sep 2018 #20
According to three experts on CNN tonight mobeau69 Sep 2018 #104
The agents fan out.experts for different things True Blue American Sep 2018 #119
Let his nightmare begin Blue Owl Sep 2018 #21
True, if it's a real one. defacto7 Sep 2018 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author moondust Sep 2018 #28
I don't believe that. You're talking about an event 36 years ago. Calista241 Sep 2018 #29
The FBI will uncover more than the hearing... Chakaconcarne Sep 2018 #33
Kavanaugh's calendar shows that the Party took place on July 1, 1982 marylandblue Sep 2018 #57
Can the FBI look into Kavanaugh's finances? And the gambling debt? secondwind Sep 2018 #32
I heard the scope was narrow to the accusations democratic friend Sep 2018 #54
Agree. All that has to happen is for a witness to confrim INdemo Sep 2018 #34
Two things: Initech Sep 2018 #35
Not sure why this doesn't automatically disqualify him neohippie Sep 2018 #36
And more proof Kavanaugh is trying to mislead the comittee neohippie Sep 2018 #43
KB seems to keep lying when the truth with her better uponit7771 Sep 2018 #108
what ever is found is official and can be used to impeach and remove from the federal bench for lyin beachbum bob Sep 2018 #39
A one-week scrutiny zentrum Sep 2018 #40
It should be a TWO WEEK investigation AdamGG Sep 2018 #41
3 days, not 3 weeks. john657 Sep 2018 #106
There's no evidence. Its just her word against his. mr_liberal Sep 2018 #44
There is a lot of evidence he lied to the Committee marylandblue Sep 2018 #60
The calendar shows that he was at A party. WillowTree Sep 2018 #122
Bookmarking. I have to wash socks. n/t rzemanfl Sep 2018 #71
Me too! ChubbyStar Sep 2018 #102
As soon as Mark Judge tells him he can't find his passport, Ilsa Sep 2018 #45
Even if he withdraws from the SCOTUS position, his biases make him unqualified procon Sep 2018 #47
But but it isn't fair it was promised to me!!! redstatebluegirl Sep 2018 #48
Kavanaugh and Judge will both answer with a lot of "I don't remember" and "I'm not sure" RockRaven Sep 2018 #50
Just heard on MSNBC MontanaMama Sep 2018 #53
The guy that nominated him cannot withstand the scrutiny of the Nevada Gaming Commission. rec, nt Mc Mike Sep 2018 #55
Kavanaugh already has experience with many FBI background investigations at140 Sep 2018 #58
seen this shitshow too many times bringthePaine Sep 2018 #59
Given that he only got through the hearing yesterday by changing every question to fit his unitedwethrive Sep 2018 #61
One of the 950 things that pisses me off about this JuJuYoshida Sep 2018 #62
Giuliani enid602 Sep 2018 #65
I think we're placing far too much faith in the term FBI investigation Awsi Dooger Sep 2018 #68
Perhaps, but - colorado_ufo Sep 2018 #78
If they don't find anything conclusive the Republicans will be able to claim he was exonerated MichMan Sep 2018 #85
Not only that, but Trump will use it as evidence of witch hunts everywhere Awsi Dooger Sep 2018 #87
I agree, this FBI investigation will turn up jack shit in 7 days. Calista241 Sep 2018 #100
He has already been nominated. What he is up for now is confirmation. nt tblue37 Sep 2018 #77
I suppose it depends on how "narrow" dotard is ordering it to be. catbyte Sep 2018 #80
Me neither bucolic_frolic Sep 2018 #130
Limited investigation. Simple story. Hortensis Sep 2018 #82
Or does he mean not allowed to find anything detrimental to Kav? keithbvadu2 Sep 2018 #86
Don't underestimate the loyalty of his crowd of in-kids and Republicans. Nitram Sep 2018 #88
After all this he's not bowing out now budkin Sep 2018 #92
Heck yeah, he's done! Sidthelib Sep 2018 #95
If he had credibility, he lost it yesterday. Especially with women. nature-lover Sep 2018 #96
If I had a nickel for every post on DU predicting Kavanaugh's imminent withdrawal...... onenote Sep 2018 #98
Plus, they're gonna find something! B Stieg Sep 2018 #105
of course not. That's why the whole 'investigation' thing is a joke. pangaia Sep 2018 #113
It totally depends on the investigation. No one is under oath, there is no subpoena power, the FBI Nitram Sep 2018 #124
THIS IS JUST HIS REPEAT ROB-ROX Sep 2018 #125
What FBI Investigation? Charlotte Little Sep 2018 #128
Exactly. I don't even particularly care about the truth at this point... MadDAsHell Sep 2018 #129
He'll be able to withstand it if they make it weak and limit it enough Ohioboy Oct 2018 #131
Well, lucky for Kavvie he won't be getting one. Texin Oct 2018 #132
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