Ben Shapiro said Supreme Court nominee Ben Kavanaugh's confirmation is "very much alive" because of his forceful testimony, a turnabout that surprised the conservative commentator, who said he earlier had thought that Kavanaugh "was done" following emotional testimony by his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.

Before Kavanaugh's testimony, I thought he was done. Now, he's very much alive -- and he should be. https://t.co/ldDjhcCn4L — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 27, 2018

In another tweet, Shapiro praised Kavanaugh for angrily defending himself, arguing that if he's innocent, such anger is warranted.

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Kavanaugh is angry. He should be if he's innocent. And anyone who says he shouldn't is a ridiculous, pathetic liar," he wrote to his 1.58 million followers.

Kavanaugh is angry. He should be if he's innocent. And anyone who says he shouldn't is a ridiculous, pathetic liar. https://t.co/ldDjhcCn4L — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh said following Ford's testimony earlier today that would not withdraw from the nomination, adding at a raised volume that a coordinated effort was in motion to destroy his family and good name.

"I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process,” he said.