WASHINGTON _ Jeff Flake got the attention for being the driving force behind delaying a Senate vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. But it was backroom talks with Democrats that gave the idea the political fuel it needed.
Flake worked with Democrats on Friday to craft the latest twist, a deal prompting the FBI to launch an investigation over Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh.
The Judiciary Committee had gathered Friday morning to consider whether to send Kavanaugh's nomination to the Senate floor. The panel has 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
