How Kavanaugh developments could impact the midterm election

Days are ticking away down to election day Nov. 6. Republicans are looking to maintain control of the Senate, while Democrats are hoping to gain a majority.

But with less than a month and a half left, a different story is dominating the headlines.

“I’m sure the story can change three or four times by the time this story goes to air,” UCCS Political Science professor, Josh Dunn said.

Dunn acknowledges the speed at which this story has been changing.

“This is really unprecedented territory,” Dunn said.

Dunn said it’s hard to know how the way Congress has handled the Kavanaugh nomination will affect voters this November. A big factor could be how Thursday’s hearing goes.

“How is that dealt with? If Dr. Ford actually does testify, how is she treated by the committee? Those kinds of things,” Dunn said.

Dunn also believes both party bases could be motivated by the hearings, and bring more people to the ballot box Nov. 6, which could turn the tables and leave Democrats with Senate control.

“You may very well see someone confirmed in a lame duck session,” Dunn said. “I think that Republicans are in the end, going to make sure that someone they support ends up replacing Kennedy one way or another,” Dunn said.