Good Behaviour #8: "Batting .998"

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Good Behaviour #8: "Batting .998"

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We round up the latest Kavanaugh news, including speculation on the Bush documents and a debate over whether Democrats should support his confirmation when they disapprove on the merits.

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Good Behaviour #8: "Batting .998"

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