Why is Trump consolidating conservatives?

Let's be clear here folks. Conservatives are fired up (in both a positive and a pissed off manner) in a way that they have not been fired up since Trump has been President. Suddenly the midterms have meaning. Suddenly Republicans want to vote. Suddenly there is a certain sort of odd unity to the conservative cause that has been recently riddled with chasms. 

Sure, much of this can be attributed to the actions of the left. From the Democrats at the highest levels (Chuck Schumer, Diane Feinstein), to low life liberals (with pink hair and way too heavy of brows) who suggest the assassination of Justice Kavanaugh on twitter; the way the Kavanaugh nomination was handled is seen as generally appalling by most everyone right of center. Nothing fires up Republicans more than asinine behavior from Democrats.  

But lingering deep down below the surface is the fact that for once, the Republicans didn't just cave at the first sign of political trouble. Republicans and conservatives didn't immediately "distance themselves" or try to avoid confrontation and controversy at any cost. They didn't fold like a cheap suit. They didn't run screaming. For once they didn't become intimidated by, much less give into the mob. Instead they stood up, fought back, in what was almost a "shocking" display of courage and unity. 

To be clear, the right had every chance to pull another Roy Moore scenario. Judge Justice Kavanaugh could have been abandoned by the right. He could have been pushed aside as political road kill. The mushy middle of the Republican Party could have called on the President to throw in the towel and nominate someone else, or even worse yet, had allowed the entire process to push everything out beyond the mid-terms. Which had all of that happened, the GOP would be looking down the double barrel of a fired up liberal base, along with a dejected and unenthusiastic conservative base, which ultimately would have led to a mid-term fiasco of epic proportions. 

The reality here folks is that Brett Kavanaugh was about as well respected in the judicial community as you could possibly be, on both the right and the left. His credentials were about as good as it gets.  He was as well liked as any person ever to be nominated to the court. He was deeply religious. Was a dedicated family man. Was an asset to his community. He was, in many ways, an almost perfect candidate to put forward. 

To put it bluntly. If what was done to Roy Moore (right or wrong) could be done to Brett Kavanaugh, then quite literally anyone at anytime could be brought down by any allegation of any sort what-so-ever. This entire scenario would hang over everyone and anyone who might decide to get involved in the political fray. 

I strongly believe that this is part of why the right was so unified and fighting against this one. This wasn't just about Brett Kavanaugh, but this was (as Senator Collins suggested) about the overall concept of due process and the assumption of innocence. It was time to draw a line in the sand, and demand that simple allegations alone were not going to be allowed to bring down highly respected figures, and prevent them from otherwise garnering positions of significance. You would need to offer more than just a claim. You would need to at least attempt to prove your assertion.  

Make no mistake. While the most crushing blow came from the Senator from Maine, this was an effort led by the President. As crass and as disruptive as Trump can be. As much as there are times when everyone would like him to just hold back and stay on point. There is never a question that Donald Trump is going to stand up and fight for whatever he believes is right. Moreover, he will never bring a knife to a gun fight. 

The Brett Kavanaugh nomination battle was one of those fights that not only had to be fought, but it had to be won. In a fight like this (to channel Colonel Jessup)  you want a guy like Trump on your side. You need a guy like Trump on your side. For once, the entire spectrum of conservatives could see the benefit of Donald Trump, who stood firmly by his choice, remained confident and strong throughout the process. In the end, the right was rewarded for the fight, which brought them a little be closer to understanding the very essence of this President. Perhaps even understanding that there are times when he can (and should) be followed.