prosecutor to the aide the image of bullying. the president makes it clear today where he stands. >> i know this particular man, judge kavanaugh. he is outstanding. you don't find people like this. he is outstanding. he is a gem. he is an absolute gem. >> as we continue with this breaking news, and goodday. i'm andrea mitchell in new york, and michael avenatti is going to be joining me live later in the hour to discuss these stunning allegations by his client washington resident julia swetnick. she says that brett kavanaugh drank excessively in as many as ten house parties from 1981 to 1983 in the washington, d.c., e area, and he and his friend mark judge engaged in abusive behavior toward women, including grinding against girl's