Democrats Want to Stop Brett Kavanaugh. They May Be Out of Options

As the Senate takes up Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court this week, both parties are bracing for a battle fit for a courtroom, replete with opening statements, withering questioning and more than two-dozen outside witnesses. But Democrats and Republicans alike believe the verdict is already in.

Barring a bad performance, Kavanaugh’s confirmation to be the next Supreme Court justice appears all but assured.