Tester to oppose Kavanaugh

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said Friday that he will oppose Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

Tester said Friday that he has a myriad of "concerns" about Kavanaugh, but could not get an in-person meeting with him to discuss the issues.

“I have concerns that Judge Kavanaugh defended the PATRIOT Act instead of Montanans' privacy. I have concerns about his support for more dark money in politics. I have concerns about who he believes is in charge of making personal health decisions," Tester said.

Tester added that he had "deep concerns about the allegations of sexual assault against Judge Kavanaugh."

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/408969-tester-to-oppose-kavanaugh

[CousinIT]

1. He's not a Republican so why does it matter?

Must be something I'm not understanding here.

[montanacowboy]

2. He's in a bright red state

NT

[GemDigger]

3. He is up for election this go round and his opponent has mega dark money.

In a couple of months.... Jr came twice, president came once or twice and pence is coming next week. Trump has Tester in his crosshairs and it is NOT being an easy fight. He may lose his seat for this very red state.

[CousinIT]

4. Tx. Makes sense now why this is significant.

Regardless, he's doing the right thing. I hope he can get enough support to hold that seat!

[GemDigger]

5. You're welcome.

This state needs Tester.

[texasfiddler]

6. For every red state Democratic Senator who does this...

I give a $100 Act Blue donation to their campaign. Plus Beto !

[FakeNoose]

7. Is there a tally anywhere on DU yet?

Somebody must be keeping track, I'd guess.

McConnell says he has the votes, but it could be a bluff. The longer this drags out, the better chance he's losing votes.

[Honeycombe8]

8. He's a Democrat. Is he saying he had to actually THINK about it? And the reason?

He gives the main reason as the Patriot Act? Although he does have "deep concerns" about the sex assault allegations.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. Good to hear