The Bar Association’s letter said that an appointment to the Supreme court ‘is simply too important to rush to a vote.’
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Kavanaugh confirmation process takes another dramatic turn with order to reopen FBI probe
Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, seen as a Republican swing vote, successfully called for a week delay in the Senate vote to allow an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the nominee.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Spotlight stays on rape survivors as perpetrators, enablers evade scrutiny
Expecting people who have been hurt to keep revisiting their trauma will not foster a much-needed cultural shift or hold rapists accountable.
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FBI investigation would be no silver bullet in proving or disproving claims against Kavanaugh
Agents could interview the accusers and witnesses and gather additional evidence or details that may shed light on what happened, but they would not reach a conclusion about guilt or innocence.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Yarmouth woman cited by Kavanaugh as character reference reaffirms her support
Sarah Day reiterates comments she made in an op-ed this month, saying the Supreme Court nominee ‘was a quiet and encouraging force to female members of the staff’ when she worked with him at the White House.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans disclose questioning of 2 men who claim to have assaulted Ford
The release of the investigative materials by Republicans on the Judiciary Committee came the night before Thursday’s hearing, and Democrats said they were ambushed by the information.
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Defiant Kavanaugh denies Ford’s poignant assault accusation and calls process a ‘national disgrace’
The Supreme Court nominee addresses senators after Christine Blasey Ford testifies that he sexually assaulted her in high school. President Trump quickly praises Kavanaugh, and Republicans say the Judiciary Committee will vote Friday.
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Maine Voices: Base confirmation of Kavanaugh on his superb record over past 35 years
It’s unfair to judge who he is today by how he may – may – have behaved in a stupid moment of his youth.
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Commentary: Confirmation of Kavanaugh would jeopardize important consumer health care protections
He has declined to state his view on pre-existing conditions coverage and has let religious groups stand in the way of contraception care.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Nation will be closely watching the hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser
Senators should not decide the case, but determine if a full investigation is warranted.