Kavanaghs hearing to be delayed. Now republican senator jeff flake has joined them. According to the Washington Post flake tells the paper he doesnt believe the committee can vote until it hears from kavanaghs accuser. Susan collins has not said how she will vote on kavanagh. Here is how she reacted when asked about the accusations. Well, i obviously was very surpris surprised. Its an issue that i brought up with him last friday. He denied it as he did in his written statement. That is really all i have to say at this point. Should the Committee Vote coming up here this week . I am going to be talk wg my colleagues but i really dont have anything to add at this point. As i said, i did ask, i did read the letter last week and ask the judge in a telephone conversation on friday about it. He was very emphatic in his denial. Do you believe the accuser . I dont know enough to make a judgment at this point. Again, here is what has caused all of this. Kavanaghs accuser came forward publically