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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSen. King says he'll vote 'no' on Kavanaugh's nomination for Supreme Court
Maine's independent U.S. senator cites 5 reasons for his decision, and says the 'stakes are too high' to support President Trump's nominee.
Sen. Angus King said Wednesday that he will vote against confirming U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
King, an independent from Maine, said in a statement that his decision followed careful deliberation and a thorough review of Kavanaughs record, at least what was made available to him. The statement said the senator also took into account the opinions of thousands of Maine people who have written and called into his office or approached the senator personally.
I consider the vote the Senate is about to take on Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the Supreme Court to be among the most important my colleagues and I will ever face, King said in the statement. Unlike most of our decisions, which can be amended, repealed, or otherwise corrected over time, this is a one-time vote on a lifetime appointment which will likely profoundly affect our country for the foreseeable future. There are no do-overs or second chances on this one; each of us, including the people of Maine, will have to live with the consequences of this vote for years to come.
After this intensive process, I have determined that I cannot support this nomination.
Kings decision is not seen as a surprise he also voted against Justice Neil Gorsuch last year but it underscores how close the vote is expected to be in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 51-49 majority. If Democrats unite in opposition, Kavanaughs nomination could be derailed if just two Republicans vote no.
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/09/12/king-says-hell-vote-no-on-kavanaugh-confirmation/
Girard442
(6,065 posts)...I wouldn't be surprised if any R senators whose votes might be flippable have already heard that they have lovely families and it would be a shame if something happened to them.
BigmanPigman
(51,567 posts)I am calling him to thank him!
https://www.king.senate.gov/contact-home