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    1. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Flake votes aye. It’s done, the Judiciary committee will approve of the Kavanaugh nomination but Flake says he has an agreement on a one-week FBI investigation before a final vote.

      81 replies 428 retweets 577 likes
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    2. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Lindsey Graham is arguing against an investigation: “It doesn’t matter what we say here, this’ll be up to Senator Schumer and Senator McConnell."

      24 replies 100 retweets 238 likes
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    3. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      While this is true, Flake can’t force the investigation himself. He only needs one more Republican to join with him to wield enough leverage to demand this. That should be doable.

      15 replies 168 retweets 594 likes
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    4. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar basically dares McConnell to now steam forward without an FBI investigation when there are a few key Republicans who still haven’t said how they’ll vote.

      17 replies 209 retweets 832 likes
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    5. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Looks like there will be no formal motion, Flake is just declaring his stance. “This country is being ripped apart here, and we’ve got to ensure we do due diligence,” he says. Says he’ll ask the White House to open the FBI investigation.

      37 replies 184 retweets 663 likes
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    6. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Grassley quickly adjourns. “What?” declares a surprised Dianne Feinstein.

      42 replies 165 retweets 696 likes
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    7. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Ok so to sum up: Flake wants to delay the final Kavanaugh vote until after the FBI investigates (max one week). He has a *lot* of leverage to make this happen, though technically it's not guaranteed.

      66 replies 362 retweets 1,009 likes
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    8. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      Paul McLeod Retweeted Jennifer Haberkorn

      And there it is! If Murkowski is serious about this her and Flake have the power to make this happen. McConnell/Trump will have little choice but to call in the FBI to investigate Kavanaugh.https://twitter.com/jenhab/status/1045743585252048896 …

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      Jennifer HaberkornVerified account @jenhab
      On her way in, Murkowski says she supports Flake’s call for one-week delay for FBI investigation.
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    9. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      As negotiations in Mitch McConnell's office continue, my guess is within an hour they announce a one-week FBI investigation. It's a significant risk for Kavanaugh - you never know what the FBI could dredge up. But what choice do him/McConnell/Trump have?

      18 replies 45 retweets 310 likes
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    10. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      A deal has been reached and a statement is coming soon, says Senator John Kennedy exiting the meeting. He of course doesn't say what it is.

      15 replies 69 retweets 237 likes
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      Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

      NEW: Senate Whip John Cornyn confirms there WILL be a supplemental FBI investigation for up to one week.

      12:37 PM - 28 Sep 2018
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        2. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

          Jeff Flake's stand is successful. This is a risk Mitch McConnell did not want to take as the FBI could dig up incriminating evidence against Kavanaugh.

          99 replies 309 retweets 1,564 likes
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        3. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

          To expand on the "up to" one week, what Flake was calling for was to delay the confirmation vote by one week during which time the FBI would do an investigation. In theory, the FBI could decide to conclude before the full week.

          8 replies 59 retweets 286 likes
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        4. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

          The terms will be key. Will the FBI interview Mark Judge? Will they look into the Ramirez allegations? The Swetnick allegations?

          45 replies 113 retweets 470 likes
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        5. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

          A very popular Jeff Flake says he's a conservative and he hopes to be able to nominate Brett Kavanaugh, but there needs to be a more thorough vetting first.pic.twitter.com/ZlmJxBDS3u

          14 replies 28 retweets 191 likes
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        6. Paul McLeod‏Verified account @pdmcleod 28 Sep 2018

          This is significant: Flake says the FBI investigation will be limited to *credible allegations.* Says it's up to FBI if that includes Ramirez and Swetnick allegations on top of Ford's.

          18 replies 131 retweets 427 likes
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        1. miss speech‏ @miss_speech 28 Sep 2018
          Replying to @pdmcleod

          Investigative journalists, start your engines.

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        2. Someone Who Annoys You‏ @byebye45byebye 28 Sep 2018

          They have to or lose three votes...

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        1. Pat Healy‏ @captphealy 28 Sep 2018
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          "up to". #WeaselWords

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        2. Peter‏ @morg2239 28 Sep 2018
          Replying to @pdmcleod

          "Supplemental"?

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