Apropos of the anti-Senate sentiment among reporters today

Apropos of the anti-Senate sentiment among reporters today:

Kavanaugh was confirmed 50-48 (51%)

If you don't count the 10 smallest states, he was confirmed 43-37 (54%)

If you only count the 10 most populous, he was confirmed 11-9 (55%)

— Tim Carney (@TPCarney) October 8, 2018