'I believe Professor Ford,' Baker says (MA Republican Governor)

[DonViejo]

By Joshua Miller GLOBE STAFF SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday he believes Christine Blasey Ford, who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when both were teenagers. Baker underscored his call for an independent investigation of claims against the nominee. And he said without an investigation, the federal judge would not be fit for a spot on the nation’s highest court.

“I said that there should be a formal investigation, an independent formal investigation. And I said that because I believe Professor Ford,” Baker said.

“That investigation needs to happen before anybody votes on anything,” he told reporters Thursday. If people “don’t do the investigation, I don’t believe that he would be fit for the job because this is a critical issue that’s been raised and it deserves to be investigated.”

Kavanaugh strongly denies Ford’s claim, as well as accusations of sexual misconduct from other women. Ford testified before the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday. Kavanaugh did the same.

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[Submariner]

1. I don't know if Baker believes that or not

but if he did not Mass voters would kick his butt to the curb in November.

[Blue_true]

2. I am somewhat familiar with him. He believes that.

He comes from a truly socially moderate, fiscally conservative strain of republicans. Not many of those left in that party.

[NewJeffCT]

3. Baker is leading in the polls by 40+ points

doubt his support, or lack of support, would make much difference in the Governor's race there.