Kavanaugh Said to Be ‘Hopping Mad’

Jonathan Swan: “Brett Kavanaugh is hopping mad about the late wave of allegations against him and will be charged up for this morning’s hearing.”

“Team Kavanaugh sources last night ranged from nervous and unsure to modestly confident. All agreed that Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hinges on how compelling he and Christine Blasey Ford are at the 10 a.m. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.”

“The view from inside is that if Kavanaugh comes across as awkward, stiff, and evasive — as he has in previous public appearances — he’s toast.”

Also important: “Everyone involved in Kavanaugh’s confirmation was blindsided by the specificity of the sworn testimony produced yesterday by Michael Avenatti.”