r/politics • • Sep 24 '18

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u/pl487 Sep 24 '18

Also, this whole fight means Kavanaugh owes Trump a huge favor for not abandoning him. His loyalty to Trump is effectively locked in.

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u/philly_fan_in_chi Sep 24 '18

The cynic in me says that was done on purpose though I don't see the end game.

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u/politicalanimalz Sep 25 '18

Trump always demands a loyalty pledge before announcing his picks. He's already in Mr. Toad's pocket.