Former GOP MP: "There is no moderate wing of the Republican Party"

Former representative David Jolly (R-Florida) joined the GOP on Friday after Republican senators voted overwhelmingly to advance Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court.

Jolly, who participated in HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" show on Friday night, said there was no "moderate wing" of the Republican party.

"The big part of the Republicans' enthusiasm is that it's between Republicans, it's not among the independents," Jolly said. "Republicans are now more excited, but among the independents, do you know what they have learned today? There is no moderate wing of the Republican Party. This is the message they have learned today. "

Jolly's comments came after only one Republican – Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiHow Kavanaugh Gets Votes Murkowski says she's opposed to Kavanaugh's nomination, but will vote for the "current" Senate scheduled for an outstanding night session before Kavanaugh vote MORE (Alaska) – stated that it would vote against Kavanaugh's candidacy.

Jolly told Maher that the controversy surrounding the appointment of Kavanaugh, including several allegations of sexual misconduct, is prompting more GOP voters to run in mid-November. The former congressman specifically called several Republican senators who are often seen as "moderate" members of their party, but who voted with the Popular Party bloc to advance Kavanaugh's nomination.

"Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsLawyer: Ford found Trump mocking his "very hurtful" testimony. Dan Rather: Collins misses his moment to become a hero "by voting for Kavanaugh Kagan warns Supreme Court may no longer have alternative vote MORE [Maine] "He's not a moderate," Jolly said. "Bob CorkerRobert (Bob) Phillips CorkerThe Liberal group cuts support to Dems Manchin, Bredesen to Kavanaugh Dem super PAC does not return after Bredesen after supporting protester Kavanaugh who had faced Flake in an elevator: he is torn between his conscience and his party. [Tenn.] is not a maverick and Jeff FlakeJeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeGOP Senator: Kavanaugh will not feel winning after confirmation by Ford's lawyers of "numerous false statements" about the FBI's investigation before Kavanaugh's confirmation vote. How Kavanaugh got the PLUS votes [Ariz.] will not be the next president of the United States. There is no moderate wing of the Republican Party, so Republicans might be more excited about Kavanaugh. "

Collins said Friday that she would support Kavanaugh's candidacy just before the Red Democrat State Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinDan Rather: Collins "misses the opportunity to become a hero" by voting for Kavanaugh McConnell: Kavanaugh is preparing for a "wake up call" before the November elections Kagan warns that the Supreme Court could no longer have an alternative vote MORE (VA) said he would do the same, winning the votes that the judge had to confirm in Saturday's vote.

She delivered a speech in the Senate of about 45 minutes explaining her decision.

Corker and Flake, who were initially indecisive in their votes, both announced this week that they would strengthen Kavanaugh's appointment.

Ms. Murkowski told reporters that she had "struggled" with the candidacy, which she described as "the most difficult decision" she had had to make.

"I think Brett Kavanaugh is a good man," Murkowski told reporters on Friday. "I believe that he is a good man.In my opinion, he may not be the right man for the court at the present time."

Jolly emerged as a vocal critic of President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawyer: Ford found Trump mocking his "very hurtful" testimony McConnell: Kavanaugh opposes a "wake up call" before the November elections Kagan warns that the Supreme Court may no longer have an alternative vote MORE and the modern Republican party since he lost his reelection candidacy last year.

He urged voters earlier this year to replace the House of Representatives with a Democratic majority mid-term if they wish to address the issue of gun control.

"And so, if this is the problem that defines your ideology as an elector, there are two things I would suggest tonight. First, go back home. Go home, "Jolly said after shooting high school in Parkland, Florida. "The Republicans will not do anything after the shooting we saw today. But I would also propose to the Democrats to work for additional victories. "