history. something's in the air. and i don't think it's partisan. i think it's this. i think women are going to vote for people who want true equality and respect and dignity shown toward women. i really do. >> senator barbara boxer, thank you very much. we really appreciate your perspective. >> thanks, ana. what are the possible outcomes for kavanaugh at this point? is there a scenario where the white house needs to make a backup plan? a presidential historian joins us live. also -- >> this guy is an altar boy, a scout. because one woman made an allegation, sorry, i don't buy it. >> but in the grand scheme of things, my goodness, there was no intercourse. there was maybe a touch. can we -- really? 36 years later she's still stuck on that? >> why a group of republican women cnn talked to are standing by brett kavanaugh. you're live in the cnn newsroom.