MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski mocked Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Friday, saying he "raged" and "cried like a baby" when defending himself from sexual assault allegations during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.

The criticism from the "Morning Joe" co-host comes as a final vote on Kavanaugh is moving forward after senators voted 51-49 to end debate on his nomination, which paves the way for a final vote to confirm Kavanaugh for Saturday afternoon.

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“I think about leaders like Ronald Reagan and how they handled adversity or John McCain John Sidney McCainThe Memo: Trump's strengths complicate election picture Mark Kelly: Arizona Senate race winner should be sworn in 'promptly' Cindy McCain: Trump allegedly calling war dead 'losers' was 'pretty much' last straw before Biden endorsement MORE when that woman at the rally said something very disparaging about Obama," said Brzezinski. "You know, there is a moment where you can really show what you’re made of."

Brzezinski said that Kavanaugh should have criticized President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE for mocking Christine Blasey Ford at a rally earlier this week.

"Brett Kavanaugh had two opportunities. One in that hearing where he raged, defended himself, cried like a baby, and basically said it was everyone else’s fault but his own what was going on. And secondly in this [Wall Street Journal] op-ed, where he could have called out the president, he could have called out the people that were mocking Christine Blasey Ford and said, ‘Don’t mock her. Don’t mock her. Leave her alone.’”

Kavanaugh published an op-ed on Thursday defending his “emotional” testimony, stating he and his family were subjected to "wrongful and sometimes vicious allegations."

“I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been. I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said,” he wrote.

“My hearing testimony was forceful and passionate. That is because I forcefully and passionately denied the allegation against me. At times, my testimony—both in my opening statement and in response to questions—reflected my overwhelming frustration at being wrongly accused, without corroboration, of horrible conduct completely contrary to my record and character,” he added.

Kavanaugh’s nomination got the votes necessary to move forward to the floor after undecided Sens. Jeff Flake Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeHow fast population growth made Arizona a swing state Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Republican former Michigan governor says he's voting for Biden MORE (R-Ariz), Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinManchin defends Supreme Court candidate Barrett: 'It's awful to bring in religion' The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump, GOP allies prepare for SCOTUS nomination this week Trump meets with potential Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett at White House MORE (D-W.Va.) and Susan Collins Susan Margaret CollinsClub for Growth to spend million in ads for Trump Supreme Court nominee Maryland's GOP governor says Republicans shouldn't rush SCOTUS vote before election The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - GOP closes ranks to fill SCOTUS vacancy by November MORE (R-Maine) voted to end debate on Kavanaugh’s nomination.

Manchin was the only Democrat to vote for Kavanaugh, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski Lisa Ann MurkowskiClub for Growth to spend million in ads for Trump Supreme Court nominee Pebble Mine CEO resigns over secretly recorded comments about government officials Maryland's GOP governor says Republicans shouldn't rush SCOTUS vote before election MORE (Alaska) was the only Republican to vote against him.