That being said, I do know President Trump has the brains and wiles to pull off something like what you suggest. He can play them like a fiddle  If this is the case, why not just have a successful nomination?  Why not have a process that makes Trump and the Republicans look good?  Do you think if the White House knew everything that was going to go down, they still would have picked Kavanaugh?  I don't see what's so special about him compared to other conservative candidates who wouldn't have wound up shouting at Senators.  My God, have you seen the photos?