Flake backtracks, creates new delay for Kavanaugh

Published September 28, 2018 5:57pm ET



Judge Brett Kavanaugh cleared a major hurdle on Friday when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved his nomination to the Supreme Court, a day after he rejected accusations of sexual assault before the committee.

But the 11-10 vote came with a twist as Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., indicated he wanted another week before Kavanaugh is called up on the Senate floor.

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