Kavanaugh's abortion views under new scrutiny
Brett Kavanaugh's views on abortion are under fresh scrutiny in the wake of his days-long, heated confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Democrats and outside groups pounced on previously unreleased emails from the Supreme Court nominee’s time as White House counsel, as well as his dodges on questions about legislation, contraception and Roe v. Wade.
Kavanaugh, if confirmed, is expected to tilt the court to the right by giving conservatives a fifth vote in cases on crucial issues like abortion.
Democrats have tried to make his views on women’s healthcare central to their argument for opposing Kavanaugh. And they got fresh ammunition this past week that they’re hoping to use to put new pressure on two GOP lawmakers who have been supportive of abortion rights -- Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) -- as Kavanaugh’s nomination heads into a crucial stretch.
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