In the Kavanaugh case, we have a newer example of the Obstructionist game plan in operation. Attack, defame, insult, accuse...and then play the role of moralist if the victim responds in any way other than with complete grace.
Well, both Trump and Kavanaugh know full well that if you let the attackers just go on while you do nothing to defend yourself or show by your reaction how unfair the charges are...
the public will gradually conclude that how you have been characterized by the accusers must basically be true.