It seems there’s something about Arizona Republicans that will put the country before party. John McCain and now senator Flake. Thank you for your service to this country and doing what you felt what was best morally and not politically 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Mcain and Flake are the only REAL Republicans left out there! They rest are just bunch of Trumptards who are willing to do anything to keep Trump in power.
Thank you Senator Flake. To delay the floor vote in order to let the FBI investigate is the only rational solution. On one hand, America has the possibility to avoid having a guilty sexual predator on their Supreme Court. On the other hand, Judge Kavanaugh has the opportunity to clear his name and save his reputation if no evidence for his misconduct is to be found.
There is zero evidence and the FBI investigation will determine nothing more. It is a formality and a delay tactic by the Democrats. Spoiler alert: it's not going to work
Quite frankly I think if Ford is proven to have lied about being raped by Kavanaugh she should suffer the consequences! She still shouldn't have received death threats. But Kavanaugh has made statements that seem to imply (rather than outright say, as I admittedly believed without doing research first) that the President is above the law. For that I cannot support Kavanaugh's nomination and would vote no!
The potus and the gop senators including Flake knows what FBI investigation will reveal, so they are scared and does not want to act constitutionally, like saying 'what can you do'.
Jeff flake took on what john McCain had done for this country. I'm a Democrat but I do salute Jeff flake for being that one Republican that uses common sense.
@ Melanie Sein No. Jezuz. He voted to move the vote out of this little committee onto the full senate after a one-week FBI investigation. The full senate still has to vote for the actual confirmation.
I am stunned! And grateful! Thank you Senator for recognizing the voices of voters. WOW 👍 And a giant Thank You to the elevator ladies!! Well Done!! He heard you.
Like it or not, leaders in moral direction are recognized as heroes, and leaders in bipartisanship are recognized as politicians. How could America ever be made "Great Again" if politics does not recognize the difference between heroes and politicians? Under this kind of politics the leader is a clown and the rest of the world is laughing. The world doesn't laugh at real heroes.
@@MyMonkeyMind7 Agreed. Congress in general has been making so many voters sick and disgusted by their childish antics and stonewalling. I feel for Senator Flake because his bipartisan wisdom also means serious backlash from his party. I hope November 6 sees an historic turnout of voters to vote their disappointing Congress out and elect new blood. OFF With Their Heads! Be Gone! Out Out Out.
@Dmc we'll find out. Bottom line it can't hurt and the FBI didn't have the info/allegations they have now. If he's innocent, you have your next supreme Court judge. If he's not... Then move on to the next nominee. What are ppl so afraid of?
@ Ed W - I wouldn't give him that much credit. I give the woman in the elevator credit for confronting him in such a bold and unapologetic fashion. Most of these men are spineless.
Flake is a real flake . McCain would be so pround of this asshole. I thought most of the peope of AZ. were good people but the one there is a couple of true bought off Demon Rat lovers. There just trying to fuck up the midterms. Flack and McCain was never a true Republican. Bought off Demon Rats Swamp Rats. Trump 2020
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Stan How Actually he is the first Republican that I have heard speaking in terms I can respect!
Vocal V your a fucking 🐑. You believe all this bullshit and don’t even try to see what there doing to this country he didn’t do it. Your all a piece of shit for making a man guilty without evidence
What exactly did he do? He gave up his leverage to demand the right thing by tossing the decision over to McConnell since he's only one of two votes needed in the Senate to force the right thing. Instead of being the ONE courageous Republicon to force the right thing inside the committee, he voted yes to move out of committee and give up all that control. Now, if McConnell proceeds despite Flake's threat, Flake can say "see... but I tried... it wasn't my fault!" That's not real courage. That's politics.
I do not agree with you. If McConnell does not proceed with the investigation, I believe he will vote no on the nomination. There are still 2 others that have not committed to vote in favour as well and there is definitely justification to reject Kavanaugh. McConnell is the ultimate swamp rat.....he will not bring him up for a vote if he doesn't have enough "yeas".
So, a slut with no evidence can make an accusation, give out names of people who deny she's factual and the sluts of America now get to put their foot on the necks of men throughout the country without evidence? The wind can blow 2 ways and it's going to stink when that cup is served back to the sluts of America when men hear wolf cried falsely too many times.
Jeff Flake is our Senator. Although we don't often agree on his policy stances, we have always respected him. He is a very good man - an honest man who tries to do his best and govern ethically. I'm proud of him for taking this course.
I just don't see it. Flake only wants a week delay for only the issues that were before the committee. That means nothing on the other three allegations. Further, this is now in Trump's and McConnell's hands. I would have had more respect if he would have abstained and let it go to the floor 10-10, which it could. His conscience is bothering him, and this is how he will be able to sleep tonight. In the end, I don't believe it changes anything.
So, a slut with no evidence can make an accusation, give out names of people who deny she's factual and the sluts of America now get to put their foot on the necks of men throughout the country without evidence? The wind can blow 2 ways and it's going to stink when that cup is served back to the sluts of America when men hear wolf cried falsely too many times.
Window dressing. Absolutely no guarantee that there will be a delay. If they were going to do it, they would have. The committee is the place to do it, not the floor.
Kudos to Senator Flake. He's a good, ethical man. A breath of fresh air in the stench that has become the GOP. Easy to understand why he's voluntarily leaving office, to get away from the stench. The Congress desperately needs fresh blood. Those old coots, especially Grassley, often seem unable to keep up with the changing dynamic, like senile seniors who throw a hissy fit when a new kind of jello appears on their plate.
Sorry, can't think of a good reason to do that. Can think of plenty of reasons not to. I am curious though why you people on the right think typing something in all caps with multiple exclamation points makes it more convincing. It doesn't. It just smells of desperation, like you're trying to convince yourself you're right. Sad!
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Isaiah Sanchez I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!!!!!!!
Senator John McCain will be proud of you Sen. Flake for what you did now Sr. Not following the group but your own route for democracy and justice in our country. Thanks.
Unless Flake has illegally bombed any foreign oil producing countries for no reason and killed innocent families in the process, I doubt McCain would give this guy a second thought. Bc McCain is a war criminal that finally got what was coming to him....a painful death. Thank God for cancer!
@@rocio6438 :: he's conned you and feinsteins idiots!!! He only played at that shit to get the democrats in for the votes to occur!!! He will vote yes.... because it's not his call!!! McConnell already has the votes.
@Jy Byrd Sadly Mr. Flake was bullied to understand that this decision affect millions of women who face traumatic life experiences and no one is listening
Shout out to the women who stopped Flake at the elevator this morning!! They did their part; we need to do ours'!! Call your senator and tell them to vote NO!! September 28, 2018
Yasssss!!! Thank God our voices still matter. At least for now. Apparently, he's the ONLY GOP Senator who doesn't march lock-step with his party. He is pro-country, NOT Pro-Party. As it should be!!!! Some of these power-mad idiots seem to think they work for the Clown in Chief, and not the PEOPLE. Thank you Mr. Flake, and God bless you for trying to bring the country together. ♥
Didn’t like Senator Flake but after seeing those woman plead their feelings to him at the elevator and to see him come back and halt this whole debate-showed me he has some compassion and for that I can respect him and admire him for trying to be fair regardless of who he sides with political ❤️❤️😇
Exactly! I just love Senator Flake, and unlike his namesake, he is no "flake" that's fo sho! lol Just wanna add that I am SO sick of Grumpy Ol Man Grassley. I am gonna throw a party the day he loses his seat!!!
What truth? No one can corroborate the claims of Ford.. how about stop dragging both of these people and their families through the mud and allow them to move on with their lives
To Jeff Flake you will go down in history yesterday as the man who took the courage to stop and think to see the reason for The FBI to Investigate. I simply thank you
Byrd ....No he's not ...he is one of only a select few that have criticized Dumbo Trump openly ....I say again ...where is the GOP. they ran an hid from a classic asshole bully... who never worked a day in his life ...and lived off his fathers millions ....he's (Trump) is a class a loser.
Best thing Flake could have done was abstain, it would go to the floor a dead tie 10-10. That would send a message. But casting his yes vote puts it all in McConnell's hands.
Kenny - Republicans are clearly under a lot of personal and political pressure to toe the line. Flake is the first one since McCain to have the guts to do the right thing and reach a hand across the isle. I commend him for it and hope that more on both sides try to work together more and tone the rhetoric down
Adrian Foster - And if you know the law, it makes perfect sense that Kavanaugh never directly called fo an investigation himself because he's a federal judge. He knows that if were to call for an investigation he'd be violating the responsibility of neutrality. And they could use that against him too. The FBI, by law, cannot take sides in a political matter. All they can do is ask the same questions as the Senate committe did and submit a 302 to the chairman. It'd be redundant.
Why not ? is not normal to ask for investigations when there is a serious accusation of a crime in Texas ? Oh Right. Since it didn't effect you it doesn't matter what any woman says.
Before the vote h was cornered in a room by liberals. Oh I mean democrates. He then did this. Omg Senator DF needs assistance understanding what she is voting for. Omg!! I hope the Go Fund Me Account was worth it, Flake!!!!!
There is no heaven. And why is the country proud? All we got was him saying he'd be inclined not to vote yes if an investigation didn't occur. He had all the leverage in the committee, but none in the Senate since he's only one of two that need to threaten to vote no. If he doesn't have a single other no vote on his side (and an agreement from all 49 Democrats not to vote yes), his "gesture" is nothing but a puff of smoke. In the committee, he could've forced them to delay for the week by threatening to vote no before advancing the nominee to the Senate floor. He took the easy way out and kicked the can over to Mitch McConnell. He's still going to vote yes if the investigation does happen and his no vote doesn't matter alone. So, really... how much courage did he show here?
Fucker Tardson I’m a republican too - and have absolutely no idea what the fuck has happened to our party. This is not what I signed on for - it really is a total circus. SMH 🤦♂️
I truly hoped that the Republicans would prove to be better than the Democrats in this, but they are using it for political gain just as the dems are and it's sickening. I glade Senator Flake is trying to remain civil in all this
@ jannmutube No. Flake voted to move the vote out of committee stage and onto the full senate floor after a one-week FBI investigation is allowed to happen.
It's proof that Republicons can find a way to show a tiny bit of decency toward the right thing to do as long as they aren't running for reelection. Nothing else. Even that's a stretch for some of them.
Dražen Keković don’t get giddy about flake’s “bravery” his guilty conscience got to him and those 2 women at the elevator gave him a serious wake up call. Flake did a good thing but he still voted to proceed with Kav vote on senate floor..
Dear Sen Flake I was right you are a men of honor, I really wish that my country have politician like you. I know it you have a hart and higher standard then your party angry birds. Thank you history will never forget you.
Dmc Several problems with your comments. You don’t want to live in a society where you are guilty without evidence? Well that’s the whole purpose of the investigation. To find evidence. In regards to the 6 previous FBI background checks, the FBI didn’t know about the allegations until now. They wouldn’t have found anything if they didn’t know the allegations existed in the first place.
if you honestly believe that 6 background checks wouldn't find even an incling of misconduct then you are drastically underestimating the scope of an FBI background check. The entire purpose of a background check is to find out potentially negative information regarding a candidate. If he was truly guilty of sexual assault and gang rapes on multiple occasions like these women claim the FBI would've found something already
Call Senator Flakes office, and thank him. Republicans are so mad at him, and they’re calling his office to make him feel bad about his decisions. But we know what he did was fair. Let’s make sure he knows we appreciate it!!
What a great man... What a great, courageous man. Thank you, Senator Flake. From a Decomcrat that only cares about getting down to the truth. May the truth come out... whatever that truth may be. How refreshing.... Truth.
meh.. he knows he's going out and doesn't need to suck up anymore to his puppet masters. anyone still in the republican party and working for trump and the krafts is just a POS
I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!! We have to vote and get our family and friends to vote!!!!!!! It’s time to stand up!
alexdapostman watergate took more than 2 years what the hell are you talking about forever? What do you think this is clown this is the highest order and you seal the case with much evidence as possible that way it is clear obstruction of justice and impeachment will proceed. Lol so the Republicans are gods and Democrats are devils. Lord Jesus go to church
Senator Flake has restored some dignity to democracy in the US. An investigation by the FBI is vital. The full force of the law must be brought upon anyone who is found to have perjured themselves, accusers, and accused.
Agboola Daniel so let’s be honest here, if the FBI comes back and determines that he’s clean, what will you say? We both know you will still be shitting on Kavanaugh, so let’s stop the grandstanding shall we
TylerIsCoolBro, there is no grandstanding. Kavanaugh is not the first or last judge to go through this painful exposing process. He should have been able to say himself that he welcomes all investigations into his past. These might even expose the lies if any by the accusers. It is only fair. Blind loyalty should not be the only guarantee for appointment to public office.
Mohamed GORASHI I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!! We have to vote and get our family and friends to vote!!!!!!! It’s time to stand up!
@@slowjamcdub you keep spamming this in every comment. Your reply really makes little sense. Are you scared of something that isn't there? You shouldn't be scared at all if you believe in Kavanaugh. This won't slow his seat in the supreme court AT ALL or make it to the midterms. One week will come and fly by like it's nothing. If there's nothing for him to hide then you shouldn't be worried in the slightest dude.
Highest respect SIR. Mr Jake Flake. A human heart. Wow reading the comments below confirms, A NATION MORE DIVIDED. GOOD LUCK AMERICA. Watching from Sydney Australia.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to the brave women in Sen. Flake's elevator. You spoke for all of us victims who feel so powerless and voiceless. I am so incredibly proud today.
Those 2 ladies at the elevator are the heroes, they held Flake hostage. He couldn't get out , he had to stay and listen. That's why he voted that way .
They are but it wouldn't have worked if he didn't have a conscious. They could have done that to someone like Lindsey Graham and it would have had no effect.
I had zero hope for us. Even Flake because he usually follows along when he doesn’t agree...but This Jeff Flake I like. Thank you for having the guts!!!! 🇺🇸 Next time Just Say No.
jasmine caesar it’s optics. It’s too look good. Jeff flake is just trying to play both sides until he can end his term and fade into the background - a disappointed Arizonan
Brandon he would look better if he followed through with the No he was leaning towards. He’s leaving anyway. They want a conservative fine, but Kavanaugh is Too partisan and lacking in self control. -Relieved American
@@acemargera3203 Then give the FBI the time needed to prove his innocence. The GOP was happy to let the court sit without Garland for ages, a few months more won't matter. Will it ? Or do you prefer the stink of these allegations to smear the court forever ?
a united states senator asked an american citizen in a public forum if he was ever involved in the rape of a woman by 3 men at once making her "airtight"....sad.
Hmmmm.....I wonder if Merrick Garland would have had such heinous accusations brought against him....and if so, would he have responded with an immature temper tantrum in front of an international audience?
Jesus appears to be on the side of the freak who want a rapist on the Supreme Court just so abortion and gay marriage can be ruled unconstitutional. Let that sink in for a second.
You people who think you know god are so far from him. Your judgement comes from a cruel heart! This about a victim of sexual attack! May god have mercy on you all and your ignorance of who god is!
These are the people who would have killed Jesus himself. Awful fake Christians hiding behind pro choice. Be for women and support them in their hardest times! God does!!!
Don't pretend like a "come to Jesus moment", should be counted as completely genuine. They all should be doing what's right from jump. Not hovering on the fence for as long as possible, then eventually being pushed over. We shouldn't have to beg for decency from our elected officials.
Andrew Smith I totally get what you’re saying, and agree. But I also acknowledge the weakness of people in face of what seems overwhelming and believe in giving someone the chance to redeem past mistakes if they see the light later and find the strength later to stand true. I think he’s been brave.
Are you calling out just the reps? Because the Dems are guilty of it too. I find this dog n pony show to be better than a sope opera lol except a couple peoples lives got destroyed or tarnished when things could have been handeled with more respect and thought to both of them. Oh well noone really cares about that little detail. So happy both sides had time in the sun to grandstand 😊 ✌
Why is everyone on that Senate Judiciary committee at least 70 years old?? Thats the problem right there! We need new faces and ideas and opinions in that committee...the reason this particular case has been dragged on for as long as it has is because these old bastards want to do things the old fashioned way and as we all know those ways are outdated. I love seeing Senator Harris and Senator Booker because they're the new voices that the committee needs and I'd definitely like to see more of them in the coming years
Katie The right thing to do on the day one letter from Ms. Ford was to inform the President "your nominee has been accused by a woman who I will not disclose her name to find out by FBI if there are any sexual misconduct and abuse by Judge Kavanaugh in the last 36 years from his school days?" Katie if you had nominated a person to an office, would you not like to be informed someone you trusted before being interviewed for the job? Every office checks the background about past records of a felony from police, from previous companies where one has worked. Why Madame Feinstein kept it secret from Trump, but same time leaked to the Media?
Katie as you replied: Full disclosure & vetting is good, my to all who hate trump and Brett, why Dianne Feinstein being an American, protector of the constitution, not called Kavanaugh to her office, tell him to his face, Brett you have been accused by an old school girlfriend of sexual misconduct? Why did keep silent? Why did she not called Trump? What the Dems have done is to leak to the media accuse as a rapist before being found guilty. After stabbed in the back, bleeding, ask for full disclosure / full vetting. Is this America the land of brave & free?
For a while, I was losing hope. Big thanks Sen. Flake for having the guts to represent the people of the United States of America! You are a true public servant.
This American Senator is unbelievable!! I think that he knows what is the right thing to do!! Therefore he puts an effort into this debate! Deep down we all know that corruption is on White House do to the president and the republicans only acting afraid of trump and they rather have their votes now and not thinking of the future of our young people who are watching and after all we are putting ourselves in dangerous by putting on power a person who doesn’t qualify for such job!! Where in the world a person who is pointing out as a possible rapist with that alone he doesn’t qualify to do the job .
@MaybeNextTime because there are other victims that have NEVER been heard, other witnesses that have NEVER been spoken to. Remember, there are 5 accusations. One person was heard.
Flake after the elevator scene got back His heart that I saw him have before. The first only one to really stand out alone on Republican side. Seems to me he has feelings, true feelings. I think if he does a few more all the people things and man up to those bullies for fair and truth for all. He might get my vote and support. I know it was pressure and hard but he did step up. keep your head up Senator.
alexdapostman you’re crazy! Avenatti is sleazy? Hahaha look at your President! It actually blows my mind that the right can call on Al Franklin to resign and hold a Supreme Court seat open for over a year and then sit there straight faced and call the Democrats sleazy and tell them they’re making a sham out of the process! What a fucking cheek!!
A couple of Democratic senators had in fact requested a week's FBI investigation and the Republicans / White House didn't accept, simply because they fear the outcome. Sen. Graham, don't hide behind accusations of partisanship games when you are clearly playing your own. Your ultimate priority should be what is best for the country and the country is not served with rushing to a vote for/against a lifelong position.
Flake would have impressed me if he would have voted "no" until the committee agreed to an investigation. Instead he made a good suggestion then shortly after voted "aye" anyway. This is ALL for show and not one these have the best interest of America at heart.🧐 I really miss McCain, he would never have stood for this nonsense. America really lost something when he passed 😔, R.I.P.
Flake just played the DEMS....LMAO. McCain, was a terrorist. Do you know he had to watch his OWN funeral, before he was put to death for treason....LMAO....FACT.
Maybe he did not want to be held as the only responsible for the stopping the nomination, in the assumption that in the senate some other senators my not vote for the nomination of this judge. There is also another political consideration, maybe he is hopeful that Trump could be impeached and removed and this would facilitate his comeback.
Yes but why? He's already said about three weeks ago, that he is probably going to run against Trump in 2020. But according to records he's voted with Trump on all most everything. It's the rat leaving the sinking ship, syndrome. Problem is, u can't trust him. He's still for Kavanaugh,,, though said all of Trump's picks for White House have obviously corrupt. But he's all for Kavanaugh. It's sooo obvious Kavanaugh has skeletons. There are hundreds of honest, fair judge's that they could put up,,,but a guy that s like him with his weird issues? Why?
yeah democrats will now fabricate hundreds if not thousands of more accusations to stop his confirmation. of course they will, they will exploit this as hard as they can. watch as they magically discover something that is just so horrible that it's not possible to confirm him. watch. it will happen.
M_Porsche _911 I Trust the FBI will get the Facts. I Hope No other women have been victimize by the Creepy JUDGE Monster. This Country MUST support the RIGHTS of our Daughters and every Woman. Kavanaugh has shamed and shattered the quality of Voting
I am not a Republican But, senator flake is a hero I hope he run for president Hi represent the American people The other senator include the Democrat look sick and tired.
*Let's not ever forget MERRICK GARLAND!* We need to vote all those lying hypocrites SOB's out of the Senate, out of memory, out of existence! #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
Every now and then, not often, you see a little heart and soul, a little honour in a politician, this is one of those times. Thank you Mr Flake, wish McCain was still here, he would have stood with Flake and then some.
How do you figure, he still voted yes. It is out of the committee's hands and into McConnells' and Trump's. Do you really think there will be any delay or investigation? I certainly hope so, but I won't be holding my breath.
when half the room votes yes and half the room votes no on everything the system is broken. time to get rid of every single one of them and get fresh, new, well rounded people in.
Time to start voting these old tired Republican old men out when their term comes up. I sure hope none of these men have daughters or granddaughters. If they do these ladies would be too scared to say anything knowing these men would not have their back and fight for them.
It seems there’s something about Arizona Republicans that will put the country before party. John McCain and now senator Flake. Thank you for your service to this country and doing what you felt what was best morally and not politically 🙏🏻🇺🇸
When your term is near end, you start doing a right thing, since you have nothing to lose at this point.
Mcain and Flake are the only REAL Republicans left out there! They rest are just bunch of Trumptards who are willing to do anything to keep Trump in power.
Right on. Best comment of the day.
mickd65 *Womp womp*
@@mickd65 you're mindless. Go away.
Thank you Senator Flake. To delay the floor vote in order to let the FBI investigate is the only rational solution.
On one hand, America has the possibility to avoid having a guilty sexual predator on their Supreme Court. On the other hand, Judge Kavanaugh has the opportunity to clear his name and save his reputation if no evidence for his misconduct is to be found.
@Jacob Wactor exactly.
There was NO proof just an act. But I guess your definition of "proof" differs.
There is zero evidence and the FBI investigation will determine nothing more. It is a formality and a delay tactic by the Democrats. Spoiler alert: it's not going to work
Quite frankly I think if Ford is proven to have lied about being raped by Kavanaugh she should suffer the consequences! She still shouldn't have received death threats. But Kavanaugh has made statements that seem to imply (rather than outright say, as I admittedly believed without doing research first) that the President is above the law. For that I cannot support Kavanaugh's nomination and would vote no!
The potus and the gop senators including Flake knows what FBI investigation will reveal, so they are scared and does not want to act constitutionally, like saying 'what can you do'.
Jeff flake took on what john McCain had done for this country. I'm a Democrat but I do salute Jeff flake for being that one Republican that uses common sense.
Boy your dumb.
Senator John McCain lives on.
@ Melanie Sein No. Jezuz. He voted to move the vote out of this little committee onto the full senate after a one-week FBI investigation. The full senate still has to vote for the actual confirmation.
COMMON SENSE? He is not running for re election.
Sarah Geraili literally in the 11th hour, he changes his mind. I’ve been very disappointed with Jeff Flake but he came through when needed this time
I am stunned! And grateful! Thank you Senator for recognizing the voices of voters. WOW 👍 And a giant Thank You to the elevator ladies!! Well Done!! He heard you.
Not this voter!
Like it or not, leaders in moral direction are recognized as heroes, and leaders in bipartisanship are recognized as politicians. How could America ever be made "Great Again" if politics does not recognize the difference between heroes and politicians? Under this kind of politics the leader is a clown and the rest of the world is laughing. The world doesn't laugh at real heroes.
@@MyMonkeyMind7 Agreed. Congress in general has been making so many voters sick and disgusted by their childish antics and stonewalling. I feel for Senator Flake because his bipartisan wisdom also means serious backlash from his party. I hope November 6 sees an historic turnout of voters to vote their disappointing Congress out and elect new blood. OFF With Their Heads! Be Gone! Out Out Out.
pcavesnana Well said!
@@alanda8109 nor this one
One of the only Republicans left with any courage or character. We can only hope he isn't the last.
@Dmc we'll find out. Bottom line it can't hurt and the FBI didn't have the info/allegations they have now. If he's innocent, you have your next supreme Court judge. If he's not... Then move on to the next nominee. What are ppl so afraid of?
It's one week. The USA has put up with 2 1/2 years of insanity... What's another week lol?
@@TheJosephoenix it's good to find out what has happened
He is the last. He is retiring
@ Ed W - I wouldn't give him that much credit. I give the woman in the elevator credit for confronting him in such a bold and unapologetic fashion. Most of these men are spineless.
I’m glad that Senator Flake took a stand regardless of how it goes after this
Flake is a real flake . McCain would be so pround of this asshole. I thought most of the peope of AZ. were good people but the one there is a couple of true bought off Demon Rat lovers. There just trying to fuck up the midterms. Flack and McCain was never a true Republican. Bought off Demon Rats Swamp Rats. Trump 2020
Stan How Actually he is the first Republican that I have heard speaking in terms I can respect!
Vocal V your a fucking 🐑. You believe all this bullshit and don’t even try to see what there doing to this country he didn’t do it. Your all a piece of shit for making a man guilty without evidence
@ why cause Republicans believe in American greatness and law and order , have family values, love for god and know which bathroom to use???
Stan How It's becoming a real shit show, that's for sure!
I agree......Mr. Flake showed a pair and did the correct thing. Well done sir!
What exactly did he do? He gave up his leverage to demand the right thing by tossing the decision over to McConnell since he's only one of two votes needed in the Senate to force the right thing. Instead of being the ONE courageous Republicon to force the right thing inside the committee, he voted yes to move out of committee and give up all that control. Now, if McConnell proceeds despite Flake's threat, Flake can say "see... but I tried... it wasn't my fault!" That's not real courage. That's politics.
I do not agree with you. If McConnell does not proceed with the investigation, I believe he will vote no on the nomination. There are still 2 others that have not committed to vote in favour as well and there is definitely justification to reject Kavanaugh. McConnell is the ultimate swamp rat.....he will not bring him up for a vote if he doesn't have enough "yeas".
Will you still like him when he votes yes for our new judge? I doubt it
So, a slut with no evidence can make an accusation, give out names of people who deny she's factual and the sluts of America now get to put their foot on the necks of men throughout the country without evidence? The wind can blow 2 ways and it's going to stink when that cup is served back to the sluts of America when men hear wolf cried falsely too many times.
MrDopug - He showed a pair of brownies!
Jeff Flake is our Senator. Although we don't often agree on his policy stances, we have always respected him. He is a very good man - an honest man who tries to do his best and govern ethically. I'm proud of him for taking this course.
How proud will you be when he vote FOR Kavanaugh tomorrow morning?
Ethical conduct is the responsibility of every honest man.
Not too many honest people these days.
I just don't see it. Flake only wants a week delay for only the issues that were before the committee. That means nothing on the other three allegations. Further, this is now in Trump's and McConnell's hands. I would have had more respect if he would have abstained and let it go to the floor 10-10, which it could. His conscience is bothering him, and this is how he will be able to sleep tonight. In the end, I don't believe it changes anything.
But you know DAMN WELL that morality always FALLS SHORT and it will do so YET AGAIN, right when we actually NEED it to work for us!
Ethical conduct is the responsibility of every honest man.EMM? are you a Woman?
Ethical conduct is the responsibility of every honest PERSON!!!!!!!!!!
Linda Moon and woman! “Thou shalt not bear false witness”. God
Good Job Flake! Stand up for what's right for the country as a whole. 👍😊😊😊🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Loving_Lioness you should be ashamed of yourself for posting American flag emojis! Don’t you know that is offensive now????
So, a slut with no evidence can make an accusation, give out names of people who deny she's factual and the sluts of America now get to put their foot on the necks of men throughout the country without evidence? The wind can blow 2 ways and it's going to stink when that cup is served back to the sluts of America when men hear wolf cried falsely too many times.
Thank you senator Flake. The history books will be good to you.
History is a lie... the books are written by winners of war, not represenative of the truth
About this at least.
Amen!!! God bless you Sir. And it don't hurt at all that you're also a smart and handsome gentleman. lol ♥ 😍
History books are full of lies.....
Window dressing. Absolutely no guarantee that there will be a delay. If they were going to do it, they would have. The committee is the place to do it, not the floor.
Kudos to Senator Flake. He's a good, ethical man. A breath of fresh air in the stench that has become the GOP. Easy to understand why he's voluntarily leaving office, to get away from the stench.
The Congress desperately needs fresh blood. Those old coots, especially Grassley, often seem unable to keep up with the changing dynamic, like senile seniors who throw a hissy fit when a new kind of jello appears on their plate.
Oh Yeah.... VOTE REPUBLICAN !!!!!
Sorry, can't think of a good reason to do that. Can think of plenty of reasons not to.
I am curious though why you people on the right think typing something in all caps with multiple exclamation points makes it more convincing. It doesn't. It just smells of desperation, like you're trying to convince yourself you're right. Sad!
1. Voting Republican is, in effect, voting for Trump's agenda. 2. Trump is far too friendly and accommodating with Russia, a country run by a murderous dictator whose military meddled and continues to meddle in our politics according to your own FBI. 3. A major part of Trump's agenda is to destroy alliances we have had with other Western democracies for decades. This is just what Putin wants: a breakdown in Western unity, making it easier for Russia to dominate it's neighbors, i.e. rebuild the Soviet Union. 4. Trump has told well over 4000 lies since taking office. 5. Trump has expressed a desire to rule for life, restrict the freedom of the press, and completely undue environmental protections (that means dirtier air and water and poorer health for everybody) to name a few disturbing things. Without a Democratic majority to hold him in check, he'll have free reign to do anything his wishes.
For a more complete picture of Trump's ties to Russia and why that is something to be very scared of, watch the film outlined in this trailer: ua-cam.com/video/feULRef4U9s/v-deo.html
Holy Shit Flake, thank you so much for putting your country before your party.
And that cash payoff from the DNC sure helped.
@@jamescollinson2179 The scene in the elevator is what triggered Flakes statement.
Isaiah Sanchez I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!!!!!!!
@@slowjamcdub We still don't know the verdict.
Now the question is, after the FBI cleared Kavanaugh, will the democrats put country before party lines and confirm a good nominee???
Senator John McCain will be proud of you Sen. Flake for what you did now Sr. Not following the group but your own route for democracy and justice in our country.
Thanks.
Fuck McCain
Unless Flake has illegally bombed any foreign oil producing countries for no reason and killed innocent families in the process, I doubt McCain would give this guy a second thought. Bc McCain is a war criminal that finally got what was coming to him....a painful death. Thank God for cancer!
Good for you Jeff Flake!
God bless you Senator Flake!
Actually he didn't!!!
He played at it to get the dems in for the committee vote to take place!!!!!
@@rocio6438 :: he's conned you and feinsteins idiots!!!
He only played at that shit to get the democrats in for the votes to occur!!!
He will vote yes.... because it's not his call!!! McConnell already has the votes.
Rocio Cordeiro - Yes God bless Jeff Flake!
Senator Flake thank you for listening
Listening to what? another insecure fat bitch that has no proof that anything even happened??
Joyce Seals Ruth Bader Ginsberg grabbed my ass when I was a toddler… See how easy that was
Lol. Nothing was found.
Enjoy the new SCOTUS.
Yes, thanks for listening. Now go vote for Kavanaugh.
@Jy Byrd Sadly Mr. Flake was bullied to understand that this decision affect millions of women who face traumatic life experiences and no one is listening
Shout out to the women who stopped Flake at the elevator this morning!! They did their part; we need to do ours'!! Call your senator and tell them to vote NO!!
September 28, 2018
YES. He actually mumbled very quietly: "there should be another hearing."
I hope they corner pathetic Lindsay Graham, Orin Hatch, Chuck Grasley too.
Amen
If you look at his face in that elevator video, it's clear he cared about what the women were saying.
How about waiting for the investigation to actually take place before shouting for a no vote...?
Yasssss!!! Thank God our voices still matter. At least for now. Apparently, he's the ONLY GOP Senator who doesn't march lock-step with his party. He is pro-country, NOT Pro-Party. As it should be!!!! Some of these power-mad idiots seem to think they work for the Clown in Chief, and not the PEOPLE. Thank you Mr. Flake, and God bless you for trying to bring the country together. ♥
Didn’t like Senator Flake but after seeing those woman plead their feelings to him at the elevator and to see him come back and halt this whole debate-showed me he has some compassion and for that I can respect him and admire him for trying to be fair regardless of who he sides with political ❤️❤️😇
Honor the judge and doctor by finding the truth.
Exactly! I just love Senator Flake, and unlike his namesake, he is no "flake" that's fo sho! lol Just wanna add that I am SO sick of Grumpy Ol Man Grassley. I am gonna throw a party the day he loses his seat!!!
KAVANAUGH NEEDS TO CHANGE WOMEN'S RIGHTS SO THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. THEY NEED TO BE CONTROLLED
So what are the consequences if she is lying??
Flake doesn’t want to be assassinated by these leftist terrorists like Steve Scalise.
krash kb Spoken like a true woman hating pig. I would go even further as to say, KavanNAH needs to be castrated. That is all.
What truth? No one can corroborate the claims of Ford.. how about stop dragging both of these people and their families through the mud and allow them to move on with their lives
To Jeff Flake you will go down in history yesterday
as the man who took the courage to stop and think
to see the reason for The FBI to
Investigate.
I simply thank you
Well, he'll go down alright!
Are they investigating the accusers as well or just the nominee?
Byrd ....No he's not ...he is one of only a select few that have criticized Dumbo Trump openly ....I say again ...where is the GOP. they ran an hid from a classic asshole bully...
who never worked a day in his life ...and lived off his fathers millions ....he's (Trump) is a class a loser.
Good investigation LuL
and then voted FOR Kavanaugh anyway. Mark my words....tomorrow AM Flake WILL vote "yay" to confirm Kavanaugh.
Flake, in the elevator you thought about McCain and what he would do.... don't vote if you have a single doubt!!!
Best thing Flake could have done was abstain, it would go to the floor a dead tie 10-10. That would send a message. But casting his yes vote puts it all in McConnell's hands.
I'm sure those women crying in the elevator were just being "hysterical"
Those women get to him,their stories their tears
Yes
Flake was threatened by a mob. That's how democrats are now. They did the same to Cruz and Sanders lots of Trump staffers.
Congratulations, Flake. A viral time or bipartisanship. America will not forget your example.
@J Russ he got a reality check at that elevator.
having a conscious is now recommendable? What a time we live in.
Only after he got cornered in the elevator
Kenny - Republicans are clearly under a lot of personal and political pressure to toe the line. Flake is the first one since McCain to have the guts to do the right thing and reach a hand across the isle. I commend him for it and hope that more on both sides try to work together more and tone the rhetoric down
It would help if he also voted in a bi-partisan way instead of just putting forward words without action.
It's kind of weird that judges don't want any investigation
Adrian Foster - He never said he didn't want an investigation. He said he'll do whatever the committee decides.
Bovine One I was referring to judge Kavanaugh but thanks man
Adrian Foster - I know. Kavanaugh never said he didn't want an investigation. He said he'll do whatever the committee decides.
Bovine One No!!!1 He wouldn't answer when asked if he personally wanted an investigation
Adrian Foster - And if you know the law, it makes perfect sense that Kavanaugh never directly called fo an investigation himself because he's a federal judge. He knows that if were to call for an investigation he'd be violating the responsibility of neutrality. And they could use that against him too. The FBI, by law, cannot take sides in a political matter. All they can do is ask the same questions as the Senate committe did and submit a 302 to the chairman. It'd be redundant.
Ted you are done in Texas. You will not fool Texans any longer!
@KOsports I realize
Why not ? is not normal to ask for investigations when there is a serious accusation of a crime in Texas ? Oh Right. Since it didn't effect you it doesn't matter what any woman says.
Who, the Dems? Not all of them are old, but they definitely voted against the Republicans
cruz is going to win and you know it lol
fuck that asshole and mitch mc Connell too
Mr Flake must have felt the profound pain and alarm of the women who confronted him in the elevator yesterday. Thank god for one good man.
More like the women in Arizona will be voting him out of the job
And PENCE says, fuck you, letting KAVANAUGH in anyways!
Thank god for the women who confronted him. Piss poor way to honor John McCain's memory.
Before the vote h was cornered in a room by liberals. Oh I mean democrates. He then did this. Omg Senator DF needs assistance understanding what she is voting for. Omg!! I hope the Go Fund Me Account was worth it, Flake!!!!!
@@vladimirputin110 no..but he will be working somewhere n women will haunt him wherever he goes if he votes yes..
Mr. Flake, John McCain is smiling in heaven and country is proud of you.
I didn’t think there was a heaven or God or devil for that matter?
There is no heaven. And why is the country proud? All we got was him saying he'd be inclined not to vote yes if an investigation didn't occur. He had all the leverage in the committee, but none in the Senate since he's only one of two that need to threaten to vote no. If he doesn't have a single other no vote on his side (and an agreement from all 49 Democrats not to vote yes), his "gesture" is nothing but a puff of smoke. In the committee, he could've forced them to delay for the week by threatening to vote no before advancing the nominee to the Senate floor. He took the easy way out and kicked the can over to Mitch McConnell. He's still going to vote yes if the investigation does happen and his no vote doesn't matter alone. So, really... how much courage did he show here?
Exactly!
I find this comment hilarious !
I wouldn't go that far, we still don't know how Flake will go on the final vote 🙄
John McCain would be very proud of Jeff Flake!
Fuck McCain though. That son of a bitch would have cost us many lives if he had been president
Rommel Don't jump around like that, the reference is to the bi-partisan effort.
Arf Arf Bark Bark Training and disgusted by Senator Graham
But he would be ashamed of and disgusted with Lindsey Graham
Who Cares. Arizona doesn’t like Jeff Flake regardless. We can hardly wait to have him replaced.
McCain would have voted NO
McCain is GONE!
I got a rope let's hang him !!! He's a serial rapes ,she would never lie about this ..
D N McCain is DEAD & buried. How can he deadman vote NO? Have you landed on earth yesterday? Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
LMAO McCain is still dead.
As a Conservative myself. I want to Thank You Jeff Flake. Finally a fellow Republican with a spine.
Fucker Tardson I’m a republican too - and have absolutely no idea what the fuck has happened to our party. This is not what I signed on for - it really is a total circus. SMH 🤦♂️
I truly hoped that the Republicans would prove to be better than the Democrats in this, but they are using it for political gain just as the dems are and it's sickening. I glade Senator Flake is trying to remain civil in all this
Weeell, half a spine, anyway.
The ABA (American Bar Association ) called for the delay. Flake voted to confirm.
@ jannmutube No. Flake voted to move the vote out of committee stage and onto the full senate floor after a one-week FBI investigation is allowed to happen.
Jeff Flake is proof that good, decent-minded Republicans still have a soul.
Marcos Hernandez Only because he was corned by survivors. That forced him to think, "the elections are coming up, I'm screwed if I don't do this"
*ForgetThisShist*
Wrong answer, Flake is not running for re-election.
FBI are in the sack for democrats, they'll make sure this takes months, years
It's proof that Republicons can find a way to show a tiny bit of decency toward the right thing to do as long as they aren't running for reelection. Nothing else. Even that's a stretch for some of them.
That's because he is a real Republican unlike all the other converts to the Cult of Trump
Well, what do ya know? ... There ARE _some_ Republicans who don’t put party loyalty before everything.
Dražen Keković don’t get giddy about flake’s “bravery” his guilty conscience got to him and those 2 women at the elevator gave him a serious wake up call. Flake did a good thing but he still voted to proceed with Kav vote on senate floor..
Dear Sen Flake I was right you are a men of honor, I really wish that my country have politician like you. I know it you have a hart and higher standard then your party angry birds. Thank you history will never forget you.
W
Thankfully someone in this house has the common decency and judgement to stand to what is very wrong in the USA!
Take your blindfold off for one second and inhale what is actually unfolding before you.
No! Full investigation. No restrictions.
Just wait. Have a little patience. It is working.🍀⚡
Dmc Several problems with your comments. You don’t want to live in a society where you are guilty without evidence? Well that’s the whole purpose of the investigation. To find evidence. In regards to the 6 previous FBI background checks, the FBI didn’t know about the allegations until now. They wouldn’t have found anything if they didn’t know the allegations existed in the first place.
if you honestly believe that 6 background checks wouldn't find even an incling of misconduct then you are drastically underestimating the scope of an FBI background check. The entire purpose of a background check is to find out potentially negative information regarding a candidate. If he was truly guilty of sexual assault and gang rapes on multiple occasions like these women claim the FBI would've found something already
@@Scoreking81 I would welcome an investigation, fuck, I would demand one to clear any doubts about it.
Thank You! Senator Flake, for calling for a delay on the vote! And thank you for speeding up the FBI investigation! God Bless You!
He is following John McCain's legacy...one voice can make the difference between right and wrong...
Lol are you serious. Jajaja😂😂😂
Dander Spat actually they're moderate republicans so obviously in some views they are liberal. That's how it works😒.
No, he will vote FOR Kavanaugh tomorrow. That is NOT following McCain's legacy.
Call Senator Flakes office, and thank him. Republicans are so mad at him, and they’re calling his office to make him feel bad about his decisions. But we know what he did was fair. Let’s make sure he knows we appreciate it!!
202-224-4521
Don't trust them. They are tricking us
@@elfullin I will call
Is it okay if I call even though I’m English ? I’m rooting for fair justice.
Holly Hocks of course it it. Even better!!
What a great man... What a great, courageous man. Thank you, Senator Flake. From a Decomcrat that only cares about getting down to the truth. May the truth come out... whatever that truth may be. How refreshing.... Truth.
meh.. he knows he's going out and doesn't need to suck up anymore to his puppet masters. anyone still in the republican party and working for trump and the krafts is just a POS
Although it took a fiery encounter in the elevator. Ultimately, he proved that he possesses a good conscience.
Grassly is a shady old man.
Don't worry Jeff, you are on the right side of history
Agreed.
LOL!
I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!! We have to vote and get our family and friends to vote!!!!!!! It’s time to stand up!
And we'll fight you every step of the way!
Prove it
Wow... I am a progressive but I have to give respect where it is due. Thank you Mr. Flake
McCain would be proud mate
McCain? The snitch? Oh ok
alexdapostman watergate took more than 2 years what the hell are you talking about forever? What do you think this is clown this is the highest order and you seal the case with much evidence as possible that way it is clear obstruction of justice and impeachment will proceed. Lol so the Republicans are gods and Democrats are devils. Lord Jesus go to church
alexdapostman a reckoning is coming. Your name is on the list.
He would be dead too! He was just another politician with an agenda!
Senator Flake has restored some dignity to democracy in the US. An investigation by the FBI is vital. The full force of the law must be brought upon anyone who is found to have perjured themselves, accusers, and accused.
Agboola Daniel so let’s be honest here, if the FBI comes back and determines that he’s clean, what will you say? We both know you will still be shitting on Kavanaugh, so let’s stop the grandstanding shall we
TylerIsCoolBro, there is no grandstanding. Kavanaugh is not the first or last judge to go through this painful exposing process. He should have been able to say himself that he welcomes all investigations into his past. These might even expose the lies if any by the accusers. It is only fair. Blind loyalty should not be the only guarantee for appointment to public office.
Thank you for standing up Senator Flake 👏👏👏… sentor from Arizona … Rest In Peace Senator Maccain
Mohamed GORASHI I’m ashamed to admit that I was once a democrat. What they did to this man is as low as it gets. All those dems should be jailed for this set up!! We have to vote and get our family and friends to vote!!!!!!! It’s time to stand up!
@@slowjamcdub you keep spamming this in every comment. Your reply really makes little sense. Are you scared of something that isn't there? You shouldn't be scared at all if you believe in Kavanaugh. This won't slow his seat in the supreme court AT ALL or make it to the midterms. One week will come and fly by like it's nothing. If there's nothing for him to hide then you shouldn't be worried in the slightest dude.
Thank God someone has the courage to be fair in this process
Highest respect SIR. Mr Jake Flake. A human heart. Wow reading the comments below confirms, A NATION MORE DIVIDED. GOOD LUCK AMERICA. Watching from Sydney Australia.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to the brave women in Sen. Flake's elevator. You spoke for all of us victims who feel so powerless and voiceless. I am so incredibly proud today.
Grassley is a perfect poster boy for term limits
And feinstein isn't. They should lock her with that Chinese spy
“Gentlemen’s and women’s agreement” -Sen. Chuck Grassley. Enough said. An OLD adage, conservatism at it’s best.
Those 2 ladies at the elevator are the heroes, they held Flake hostage. He couldn't get out , he had to stay and listen. That's why he voted that way .
Veronica Jacobs I agree!👍
They are but it wouldn't have worked if he didn't have a conscious. They could have done that to someone like Lindsey Graham and it would have had no effect.
Tomsmus Blow it out your ass! Geeeez!
I had zero hope for us. Even Flake because he usually follows along when he doesn’t agree...but This Jeff Flake I like. Thank you for having the guts!!!! 🇺🇸
Next time Just Say No.
jasmine caesar it’s optics. It’s too look good. Jeff flake is just trying to play both sides until he can end his term and fade into the background
- a disappointed Arizonan
Brandon he would look better if he followed through with the No he was leaning towards. He’s leaving anyway. They want a conservative fine, but Kavanaugh is Too partisan and lacking in self control.
-Relieved American
too MAVERICK for his temperament
So Kavanaugh is guilty without a SINGLE proof in your eyes? What an enormour moron you are smh
@@acemargera3203 Then give the FBI the time needed to prove his innocence. The GOP was happy to let the court sit without Garland for ages, a few months more won't matter. Will it ? Or do you prefer the stink of these allegations to smear the court forever ?
How much time is wasted on explaining things to these over 80 yrs old folks?
a united states senator asked an american citizen in a public forum if he was ever involved in the rape of a woman by 3 men at once making her "airtight"....sad.
THANK YOU SENATOR FLAKE ! You show that there are thoughtful thinking Repubs in the GOP.
To day you are my hero.😻
Hmmmm.....I wonder if Merrick Garland would have had such heinous accusations brought against him....and if so, would he have responded with an immature temper tantrum in front of an international audience?
Hahaha!!!
The ladies in the elevator made him think!!!
Thank you JESUS!!
Jesus appears to be on the side of the freak who want a rapist on the Supreme Court just so abortion and gay marriage can be ruled unconstitutional. Let that sink in for a second.
@Joe Truth you speak for Jesus?
None of you know what youre fictional character wants(God/Jebus). You/We are bound by mans law, and if a women wants to abort its her right to.
You people who think you know god are so far from him. Your judgement comes from a cruel heart! This about a victim of sexual attack! May god have mercy on you all and your ignorance of who god is!
These are the people who would have killed Jesus himself. Awful fake Christians hiding behind pro choice. Be for women and support them in their hardest times! God does!!!
Just look at Ted Cruz, weasel. I hope he loses in November.
Beto will beat him. Cruz is toast, the spineless pos.
Still washing the slime out of my eyes and ears from watching him yesterday.
The weasel will not get a single female vote, hopefully.
I can't STAND HIS FACE, HIS VOICE, HIS STANCES....UGH 💩
george mezzor i thought the same thing , god I hate this man
The woman's on Flake family,will be forever be proud of him.
You mean vapid cunts
Yeah they will say thats when our papa opened the front door for liberals to rape the constitution.
*BIG* *THANKS* to the women who stopped Flake in the hallway.
If I could upvote this 10000 times, I would. Damn straight. That took as much courage as Dr. Ford showed yesterday. These women are PATRIOTS!
Finally there is one republican who wants a justified investigation of this judge. 👍
Don't pretend like a "come to Jesus moment", should be counted as completely genuine. They all should be doing what's right from jump. Not hovering on the fence for as long as possible, then eventually being pushed over. We shouldn't have to beg for decency from our elected officials.
Andrew Smith I totally get what you’re saying, and agree.
But I also acknowledge the weakness of people in face of what seems overwhelming and believe in giving someone the chance to redeem past mistakes if they see the light later and find the strength later to stand true.
I think he’s been brave.
Are you calling out just the reps? Because the Dems are guilty of it too. I find this dog n pony show to be better than a sope opera lol except a couple peoples lives got destroyed or tarnished when things could have been handeled with more respect and thought to both of them. Oh well noone really cares about that little detail. So happy both sides had time in the sun to grandstand 😊 ✌
2 hour rule huh? What rule kept Merrick Garland out?The GOP cannot be trusted at all!!!!
The rule of GOP is the majority and vote on what they decide to vote on when they want to.
The Republicans held more seats and Obama was on his way out... Ever heard of a lame duck?
I can't stand this Grassley character, he reeks of Evil and Unfairness.
James You are low educated person
Senaturd Chuckles Gasbag is as repulsive internally as he is EXternally, and that's saying a great deal!
That old dog is set in their old slave owners ways.
They heard doctor Ford and saidbpuck her.
Mitch Mcconnell is Darth Sidious and Grassley is Darth Vader.
Senator Flake is no flake. He is an honorable person. Thank you sir.
Than why didn't he vote NO
Flake, Flake, Flake and Flake!!!!!!
He is weak!!!! He lost his cool and nerve in an elevator by two screaming and whining women!!!! Can you say "SOFT!!!!"
Why is everyone on that Senate Judiciary committee at least 70 years old?? Thats the problem right there! We need new faces and ideas and opinions in that committee...the reason this particular case has been dragged on for as long as it has is because these old bastards want to do things the old fashioned way and as we all know those ways are outdated. I love seeing Senator Harris and Senator Booker because they're the new voices that the committee needs and I'd definitely like to see more of them in the coming years
The right thing to do ....good on Sen. Flake!!
Katie The right thing to do on the day one letter from Ms. Ford was to inform the President "your nominee has been accused by a woman who I will not disclose her name to find out by FBI if there are any sexual misconduct and abuse by Judge Kavanaugh in the last 36 years from his school days?" Katie if you had nominated a person to an office, would you not like to be informed someone you trusted before being interviewed for the job? Every office checks the background about past records of a felony from police, from previous companies where one has worked. Why Madame Feinstein kept it secret from Trump, but same time leaked to the Media?
sure full disclosure is always good...and full vetting...
Katie as you replied: Full disclosure & vetting is good, my to all who hate trump and Brett, why Dianne Feinstein being an American, protector of the constitution, not called Kavanaugh to her office, tell him to his face, Brett you have been accused by an old school girlfriend of sexual misconduct? Why did keep silent? Why did she not called Trump? What the Dems have done is to leak to the media accuse as a rapist before being found guilty. After stabbed in the back, bleeding, ask for full disclosure / full vetting. Is this America the land of brave & free?
Jeff Flake is a true American with a big heart and good head on his shoulders! Thank You Mr. Flake!!!!!!
@PJR you ok????
Those women in the elevator really got to him. Let's do it again.
It's amazing what a screaming mob can do when they get somebody backed into a corner.
Bravo to those brave women.
For a while, I was losing hope.
Big thanks Sen. Flake for having the guts to represent the people of the United States of America!
You are a true public servant.
a week later...we spoke too soon
If they found something that backs up the answers you want, you would probably still be calling Flake a true public servant.
Good bless jeff flake. Impeach then indict trump .
Dyan Dyan, PLEASE do some research! Thank God that there is a little "swamp-draining" going on.
Dyan Dyan cause Pence is better? Lol
Your sick!
Dyan Dyan if Trump is not your president. How can he be impeached? #MindBlown
That's a bit premature. Flake will vote FOR Kavanaugh tomorrow morning.
This American Senator is unbelievable!! I think that he knows what is the right thing to do!! Therefore he puts an effort into this debate! Deep down we all know that corruption is on White House do to the president and the republicans only acting afraid of trump and they rather have their votes now and not thinking of the future of our young people who are watching and after all we are putting ourselves in dangerous by putting on power a person who doesn’t qualify for such job!! Where in the world a person who is pointing out as a possible rapist with that alone he doesn’t qualify to do the job .
He has lied about other issues/ Dark Money/ upholding the constitution/ He is a trump puppet
MaybeNextTime, I see that you’re an expert. How reassuring.
@MaybeNextTime because there are other victims that have NEVER been heard, other witnesses that have NEVER been spoken to. Remember, there are 5 accusations. One person was heard.
Flake after the elevator scene got back His heart that I saw him have before. The first only one to really stand out alone on Republican side. Seems to me he has feelings, true feelings. I think if he does a few more all the people things and man up to those bullies for fair and truth for all. He might get my vote and support. I know it was pressure and hard but he did step up. keep your head up Senator.
It's amazing how human people can become once they retire from their political position and no longer run for reelection.
He is a coward
yennev
He's retiring
I know he's retiring
If he is . ? Is he the only coward?
Lindsay Graham is practically giddy about chit chatting with his girlfriend, Trump.
alexdapostman you’re crazy! Avenatti is sleazy? Hahaha look at your President! It actually blows my mind that the right can call on Al Franklin to resign and hold a Supreme Court seat open for over a year and then sit there straight faced and call the Democrats sleazy and tell them they’re making a sham out of the process! What a fucking cheek!!
Shelleyfg87 exactly!
He wants to be AG.
CNN you have made me go from being a long time liberal to a conservative. Great job.
Stick with what your heart tells you, that's why I vote independent.
A couple of Democratic senators had in fact requested a week's FBI investigation and the Republicans / White House didn't accept, simply because they fear the outcome. Sen. Graham, don't hide behind accusations of partisanship games when you are clearly playing your own. Your ultimate priority should be what is best for the country and the country is not served with rushing to a vote for/against a lifelong position.
Those women in the elevator spoke some sense into him
Dominique McCloud I think so too. One of those women yelling at him brought tears to my eyes.
It was being video typed, he would destroy his career if he did not make this calculated move.
Flake would have impressed me if he would have voted "no" until the committee agreed to an investigation. Instead he made a good suggestion then shortly after voted "aye" anyway. This is ALL for show and not one these have the best interest of America at heart.🧐 I really miss McCain, he would never have stood for this nonsense. America really lost something when he passed 😔, R.I.P.
aidualc nerak. My thoughts exactly. McCain went too soon... when we needed him most.
Flake just played the DEMS....LMAO. McCain, was a terrorist. Do you know he had to watch his OWN funeral, before he was put to death for treason....LMAO....FACT.
Maybe he did not want to be held as the only responsible for the stopping the nomination, in the assumption that in the senate some other senators my not vote for the nomination of this judge.
There is also another political consideration, maybe he is hopeful that Trump could be impeached and removed and this would facilitate his comeback.
Very observant. He takes his orders from the bosses. At least he initiated the delay.
No one will say it but I will. McCain was a weasel. Yes, I am a AZ resident and a Republican.
Thank you for doing that, Senator Flake. i am proud of you and my Dad would be, also. I will support you as best I can.
I guess the women in the elevators got to him.
Mister Sarajevo Yea they probably blew him and they'll claim rape in 2056
Poke Smot Try to think better.
Telma Elma Next week confirmed. Hope someone makes something up about your stupid ass and tries to destroy your life... asshole
its funny that the only republican willing to be bipartisan is the guy that is leaving office
Yeah your right you must be a genius
Also interesting is that absolutely no Dems worked with the Republicans, either. Impasse.
Exactly and another arozonian not getting the vote through just like McCain
Can hardly wait for him to go.... he's done nothing, nothing for AZ of late.
Yes but why? He's already said about three weeks ago, that he is probably going to run against Trump in 2020. But according to records he's voted with Trump on all most everything. It's the rat leaving the sinking ship, syndrome. Problem is, u can't trust him. He's still for Kavanaugh,,, though said all of Trump's picks for White House have obviously corrupt. But he's all for Kavanaugh. It's sooo obvious Kavanaugh has skeletons. There are hundreds of honest, fair judge's that they could put up,,,but a guy that s like him with his weird issues? Why?
Chuck shouldn't be Chairing anything except a recliner in a nursing home.
Senator DF had to have someone tell her what she was voting for. So I guess if Grassley should go so should DF. That was easy
I think the two hour rule is for Grassley. He has to have his nap.
only for one week. and sure fbi will clean Kavanaough's name.
Lindsey Graham is a snake.
Respect to you Mr flake !! for your moral & political courage .
Way to go Flake ,Kavanaugh is not fit to be a judge much less a supreme court judge, its obvious.
Senator Jeff Falke saved the day and his soul. This is the "McCain moment" we will remember. Maybe new "Maverick" is born, who knows.
Are there any people in Arizona with a brain??? Please, people! Think things through!
One honorable man on the Republican side. Just one.
Watch MIKE SHOCK THE GAYS PENCE invalidate Jeff Flakes Honor!
Quite interesting that he's not up for re-election don't you think?
I am convinced that more accusers will come forward.
me too
yeah democrats will now fabricate hundreds if not thousands of more accusations to stop his confirmation. of course they will, they will exploit this as hard as they can. watch as they magically discover something that is just so horrible that it's not possible to confirm him.
watch. it will happen.
Aritul watch the women from yale university come out like ants & I hope this Mark Judge character meets Mr Mueller
Yes! God bless America!
Aritul I am convinced you know nothing and I could jingle keys in front of you
About bloody time the FBI INVESTIGATION is requested
M_Porsche _911
I Trust the FBI will get the Facts.
I Hope No other women have been victimize by the Creepy JUDGE Monster. This Country MUST support the RIGHTS of our Daughters and every Woman. Kavanaugh has shamed and shattered the quality of Voting
I am not a Republican
But, senator flake is a hero
I hope he run for president
Hi represent the American people
The other senator include the
Democrat look sick and tired.
That's the right thing to do. Let hear the results from FBI, and all will be OVER!!
Way to be an AMERICAN HERO !!! You just saved us from an incredible division war!!, in this country!! God Bless you !! 👏🏻🇺🇸🙌🏼
I don’t really like Lindsey Graham right now he comes across as arrogant and I don’t like arrogant people
*Let's not ever forget MERRICK GARLAND!*
We need to vote all those lying hypocrites SOB's out of the Senate, out of memory, out of existence! #VoteNoOnKavanaugh
Thank you Senator Flake for having the courage to do the right thing. Your actions are the reason that I still have faith in our democracy.
Every now and then, not often, you see a little heart and soul, a little honour in a politician, this is one of those times.
Thank you Mr Flake, wish McCain was still here, he would have stood with Flake and then some.
Thank you, Mr. Flake. This deserved an investigation.
So, will you support Kavanugh if the FBI investigation is inconclusive or show that Ford's accusations are without merit?
Wow somebody grew a pair.
Bout time
He's voted the way he was told. Now it's back to talking and grandstanding
Fuck Christine ford what a lying drama queen cunt..
Big cojones!
How do you figure, he still voted yes. It is out of the committee's hands and into McConnells' and Trump's. Do you really think there will be any delay or investigation? I certainly hope so, but I won't be holding my breath.
when half the room votes yes and half the room votes no on everything the system is broken. time to get rid of every single one of them and get fresh, new, well rounded people in.
Time to start voting these old tired Republican old men out when their term comes up. I sure hope none of these men have daughters or granddaughters. If they do these ladies would be too scared to say anything knowing these men would not have their back and fight for them.
Hopper, you are very foolish and are making a fool of yourself, as well as being a hater!
Jeff Flake said the right thing
That Iowa keeps sending Chuck Grassley to the Senate doesn't reflect well on the state.
Respect for JF and the women who relentlessly worked on getting through to him.