After meeting with him, reviewing his record, and watching his hearing, Judge Kavanaugh has clearly failed to show he would be an independent check against executive power. He would threaten Supreme Court precedent on women's health, marriage equality, and more.
I will vote no.
I will vote no.
Kavanaugh failed to show he'll be an independent check against unlawful action by a President. He would not say whether a President must comply with subpoenas. He would not say whether a President could pardon himself. He would not decry scorched-earth attacks on law enforcement.
Kavanaugh failed to show respect for Supreme Court precedent. Documents from his past reveal he thinks Roe can be overturned. By stating the Court can always overrule “settled law,” we’re left to wonder what all he'd “unsettle” - from the ACA to marriage equality to so much more.
After ransoming a Supreme Court seat for 9 months prior to 2016's election, the GOP wants to force a rushed vote on this nomination—revealing a desire to hide aspects of Kavanaugh's record. This appointment is for life. The stakes are so high. This nomination should be stopped.
