This is how batshit crazy the GOP is. They would rather “own the libs” than stick to any kind of moral principle and just replace him with some other right wing nut job.
I’m all for it though. The two moderate republican female senators will likely vote no when the confirmation comes thus putting the GOP into further turmoil. Yay for that.
For one, because then they would have to start the whole process of nominating/confirming all over again and they want someone to take Kennedy’s seat before the election. For another, there’s no proof corroborating the accusations levied against Kavanaugh.
-If a second victim steps forward does that not count as at least some corroboration? It does at least seem to establish a pattern.
-For someone, especially a highly educated person to step forward on sexual assault when they know the person will never be able to be put in jail. Knowing full well the political implications and the reaction she would get in a hyper partisan age. One needs to be highly motivated. Either by political opinion or a sense of revenge. I don't know which it is but dismissing it out of hand seems a bit foolish. And of the 2 the first one sounds less likely
- The easiest thing to do would be to pull him, sparing both him the embarrassment of these allegations and depriving democrats of their chance to put this in the primaries. It doesn't make sense in that light and the OP does pose a legitimate and good question.