BTRTN: Hey, Republicans... Doing the Right Thing on Kavanaugh is Also the Shrewd Thing
Born to Run the Numbers realizes that it can't persuade Republicans by using tired old tactics like facts and logic, so it appeals to the GOP's Machiavellian self-interest to convince it to do the right thing.
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2018/09/btrtn-hey-republicans-doing-right-thing.html
Excerpts: "Given these two realities, the smartest thing that the Republicans could do right now is stop the process cold in its tracks, cancel Thursdays hearing, and gracefully accede to the chorus of requests that the FBI to open investigations into the two sexual misconduct allegations that have now been aired against Kavanaugh. Indeed, it would be smart to announce now that the investigations are likely to require two months to complete. This would set expectations that an adequate inquiry would not be completed until after the elections, but still well within the current Congresss 'lame duck' period.
"Explain that you are stopping the process and asking for an FBI investigation because that is the only way that you can forever clear your fine boys reputation. Explain to them you expect that the FBI will find that young Brett was clean as a whistle. Explain to them that if the FBI does indeed exonerate him, you will confirm his appointment in the lame duck session of Congress that will take place from election day until the new Congress is sworn in... when you are certain to still hold your Senate majority. Explain that if the FBI finds no evidence of wrongdoing, it would be extremely hard for Murkowski, Flake, Collins, and even some Democrats to withhold support for Kavanaugh. You will have the votes you need. Donald Trump will get the Supreme Court Justice he wants..."
"Hey, Senate Republicans, I dont care if you do the right thing for all the wrong reasons. Just do the right thing."