JAMES ROBBINS: Despite new accusers, Democrats war on Brett Kavanaugh could cost them midterm elections. Well, telling men to “shut up” isn’t the slickest marketing strategy.

Related: S.E. Cupp: The danger of Democratic overreach: The Kavanaugh hearings could fuel Republican turnout, as many Americans see the weaponization of #MeToo.

It would be ironic if the Democrats blocked Kavanaugh only for the GOP to pick up Senate seats and confirm someone really hardcore.