I suspect that the GOP advised him to come out fighting.I have to state that kav is not doing so well. He way more combative than necessary and seems unable to simply state he drank a lot in HS. He keeps referring to a record that is not relevant to the question. I don't understand what is so difficult about stating - ya, I drank in HS and now I don't drink like an 18 year old anymore -
He has.
He does not look good, but looking good is not the objective.
It all depends on Collins and Murkowski now. If they vote to ratify, then Kavanaugh will be confirmed on the Senate floor by a very slim vote.