20), but several key Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine and Jeff Flake of Arizona, are voicing concerns. In order for Kavanaugh to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, his nomination must first be approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.Ī vote has been scheduled for Thursday of this week (Sept.
Meanwhile, at the British betting exchange Smarkets, Kavanaugh's odds of being the next Supreme Court Justice have tanked from 96.2% to 71.9% over the past week. Today? His confirmation chances sit at just 29% on PredictIt. The Washington Post September 17, 2018īack on July 15, Kavanaugh's chances of being confirmed in September were trading at 67% on PredictIt, a political wagering website.
Opinion: Kavanaugh’s nomination now hangs by the thinnest of strings
