Avanatti seemed a bit strident on Rachel last night. His afternoon hearing

[Ninga]

in California didn't go so well. Seems as though the judge may be inclined to dismiss the defimation charges against tRump.

Yes I know that this has nothing to do with Kavanaugh, but we need a win. And I don't mean elections, I mean a double whammy win....one that directly kicks McConnall in his balls AND the next punch, in Nov.

Kavanaugh is a huge test for Avanatti and I have no earthly idea the best way to proceed.
Except that if it falls flat, it will be severely demoralizing for women voters everywhere.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/judge-appears-likely-to-toss-stormy-daniels-defamation-suit/2018/09/24/fd77c68e-c062-11e8-9f4f-a1b7af255aa5_story.html?utm_term=.ca2ed84aafbf

[SkipG]

1. Let's hope for the best. I agree with your take on Avanatti, BTW.

[Ninga]

5. Thanks SkipG and welcome to DU. I am most on edge and very worried that the GOP

is so committed to plow ahead that Avanatti and the other accusations will be collateral damage left in a road side ditch.....and Kavanaugh smirking in his black robe.

[riversedge]

2. I thought he sounded irritated. But had forgotten about the afternoon news. Thanks

[PatSeg]

9. He is usually

much more laid back and confident. Last night, he came across as angry and irritated.

[unc70]

34. There were tech issues with his feed

Rachel intro implied there had been some issue getting his remote working. A common prob doing live remotes. I suspect there was some sound or feedback issue the way he was speaking. He was also talking faster than usual, maybe short on time from starting late.

[marylandblue]

3. Avenatti is better at PR than law.

[grumpyduck]

4. Seems as if Avenatti may be getting a little too over-confident.

[rzemanfl]

7. He isn't stupid. He has a lock on the facts and is justifiably mad as hell.

He has staked his reputation on this client and doesn't bluff. As pointed out below, his client deserves admiration for coming forward.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

11. That's what I like about Avenatti...he tells it like it is. Hope he's serious bout running for Prez.

[WeekiWater]

17. It's up to his client to go all in.

That's where the bravery is.

[rzemanfl]

19. True enough. He has staked his reputation on his faith in his client and her courage.

I will edit my post.

[Ninga]

6. All of this could turn in a moments notice, but right now the GOP is standing its ground

and we are stuck in a vacuum....will Thursday matter?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

15. Yes, if Dr. Ford testifies on Thursday, and tells her credible story....

I think it's all over for that serial rapist... and the rethugkiKKKans in the midterms. Then, after we take the House and Senate, we can impeach the Pussy-Grabber-in-Chief AND Judge KKKacanaugh.

[Ninga]

20. From your mouth to her ears! I am a very nervous nelly because I worry that unintented

consequences will raise its ugly head....

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

22. Like what?

[Ninga]

25. The Supreme Court stopping the Florida vote count in 2000 election, W Bush administration

refusing to respect the Clinton administration warning about Bin Laden, the stolen 2004 presidential election, MCConnell clearly and out load, denying Obama judges and Merrick Garland, the 2016 election...

[tman]

8. If we're relying on Avanatti, we're in big trouble.

Seedy infidelity scandals will not bring Trump down.

[Ninga]

12. We are not relying on him, but he is a huge part of the dynamic. One piece. But if his role out

of the victim he represents falls flat....then what?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

18. Avenatti is the real deal... he'll come through for us, watch.

[Ninga]

23. OK! I am with you. I just worry because I've seen so much unbelievable and clearly wrong

rulings and elections in my life time.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

24. I hear you, but, trust me, Avenatti WILL come through... he's got the goods.

A U.S. Mint employee, who is HIGHLY credible, with witnesses who can corroborate her story. This is going to launch Avenatti's political career in his run for President in 2020. He's gonna run... and if he take these mofo's down, he'll certainly get a look from me!!

[jezebel321]

28. why is his twitter feed protected (locked) this morning. I checked it hoping to see something new.

[rzemanfl]

30. Welcome to DU. n/t

[jezebel321]

32. thank you, used to post years ago as jezebel, have been a lurker the last couple of years. This

Kavanaugh loser brought be out of the bushes again

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

38. No idea... just have a good feeling Avenatti is about to bring the hammer down...

and it's gonna leave a mark!!

[rzemanfl]

14. Gee, I forgot I have to wash socks. BBL. n/t

[BannonsLiver]

21. It's amazing how easily some people here fall head over heels in love

“I hope he runs for president.” another poster wrote.

Both and and

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

26. Love the guy and if he takes down these asshole RethugliKKKans...

I certainly would have to give him a serious look.

[BannonsLiver]

42. Yes, I'm sure you would. Zero doubt here on that point.

[shanny]

35. what I find amazing is people hating on an ally

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

39. Seriously.

[Trust Buster]

10. He was not elected by the people. Period.

[Ninga]

13. Of course. But he is trying to gain traction for his client, and how it plays out will affect

the entire process whether we like it or not.

[Trust Buster]

27. I think he is trying to gain traction for himself.

[rzemanfl]

29. Think what you want. See you around. n/t

[rzemanfl]

16. Neither was Drumpf. n/t

[uponit7771]

36. +1

[GusBob]

31. What does he have to do with Kavanaugh?

Not much at this point, really

Last week he irked me. He was publicly trying to tell Dr Ford what to do.

Dr Ford has her own legal advisors, and what do you know, they ignored him

He was obviously trying to ride on her coattails for publicity

[pnwmom]

33. He's representing a third Kavanaugh accuser, who is a former employee of DOJ and the US Mint,

has had security clearances, and he says is highly credible.

And he said yesterday she'd be going public in the next 48 hours.

[libdem4life]

37. I think this PR strategy that just backfired.

Teasing out for a couple of days...openly leaking the status, etc., as he likes to say...perhaps he went over the tips of his skis. I wish him well, but it doesn't look so good and the Republicans are going in for the kill. Nooooooooo.

[pnwmom]

40. What makes you think that? He's got till tomorrow night to follow through. n/t

[libdem4life]

41. He closed his Facebook account.

The Republicans are more obnoxious than usual today. The timing/teasing that seemed to be in his/her favor may not be so positive now. The tide is, unfortunately, turning...or so it seems. I truly hope I'm wrong.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

45. I'm guessin' that Avenatti DOES have the goods. Maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part...

Guess we'll soon find out.

[triron]

44. The sooner the better.

[triron]

43. Avenatti says if this judge does dismiss, he will appeal.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

46. Good... and if Avenatti has to take appeals all the way to the Supreme Court, does that mean

KKKavanaugh will have to recuse himself if Avenatti is unsuccessful in blocking his confimation?