Dems' Kavanaugh Strategy May Be Working, But Will It Matter?
Daniel Lippman, co-author of the Politico Playbook, said that the Democrats have done a good job of making Brett Kavanaugh look extreme through a day-and-a-half of hearings. But whether it will matter when it comes to the confirmation vote is another matter entirely.
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/fireworks-continue-as-kavanaugh-hearing-moves-into-second-day).
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