Even CNN is subliminally realizing there’s little chance Judge Brett Kavanaugh will stopped by Senate Democrats.

During a live report at the White House after the president’s announcement Monday night, reporter Jim Acosta slipped and referred to the nominee as “Justice Kavanaugh” — twice.

“Sarah Sanders did say they don’t anticipate any problems at this point getting Justice Cavanaugh confirmed — that is obviously something that she would say,” Acosta said.

Moments later, he added, “A lot of confidence among top White House officials that Justice Kavanaugh should be confirmed rather easily…”

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