Murkowski has just spoken with NBC News on Flake’s request for an FBI investigation.

You’re gonna be shocked. NOT.







BREAKING: Sen. Murkowski, key Republican vote for Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation, tells @NBCNews that she supports Sen. Flake's call for a brief reopening of FBI background investigation on Kavanaugh before a full Senate vote - @LACaldwellDC — NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) September 28, 2018

NEWS: Murkowski, entering the Capitol “on the way to talk to her colleagues,” said she supports @JeffFlake proposal for a one week delay and an investigation. — Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) September 28, 2018

So I guess she’s going to back him and hold her vote to force McConnell’s hand and make it happen.

I’m sure Collins will follow suit, but there’s no reporting on her yet. Will update as soon as we know.