>> if she is not going to be part of the hearing, i think that would be a very interesting and unfortunate turn of events. >> that's very puzzling to me. i have said from the beginning that these are very serious allegations and she deserves to be heard. she is now being given an opportunity to come before the senate judiciary committee and answer questions and i really hope that she doesn't pass up that opportunity. >> the requesty is, if this implodes, how does it impact key votes? another key vote, bob corker was able to hear what he said every word from the testimony that was supposed to take place on monday. >> in light of all the pressures