Trump needs Collins, Flake, Murkowski to vote for Kavanaugh. But all three have condemned his comments about Christine Blasey Ford. Further proof there is not always a broader strategy to his comments.

— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 3, 2018

Yet Flake tells me Trump’s comments last night will NOT affect his thinking on the nomination. “You can’t take it like out on other people the president’s insensitive remarks.” https://t.co/41USR4NmMr

— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) October 3, 2018

Flake is going to vote yes. https://t.co/7oiTibDjHH

— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) October 3, 2018