Washington officials react to the Kavanaugh confirmation
When the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh earlier in the weekend in spite of the sexual assault accusations against him, thousands across the country spoke out, both in favor and against the confirmation.
Among them, Washington's officials took to Twitter and press releases to share their opinions on the nomination. Read their statements below:
Sen. Patty Murray:
With this vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh, Senate Republicans have once again failed women and survivors, abdicated the Senate's constitutional advice and consent role, and undermined the public's confidence in our nation's Supreme Court. I am disappointed, frustrated, and angry today—but I'm more motivated than ever to get up tomorrow and keep fighting for the families I represent in Washington state and for the kind of country I know we can be.
Twenty-seven years ago I watched the Anita Hill hearings with my daughter and got so mad at the way she was treated that I decided to run for the Senate, ignored everyone who told me I had no shot, and won. I had hoped we could have made more progress in the years since, but I am very confident that there are some women and girls watching the Senate these past two weeks who feel the way I did back then, who will channel that anger, and who will be joining me in Congress in the years ahead.
Link to tweet
Sen. Maria Cantwell:
For generations, the United States Supreme Court has been an institution that affirmed the rights of Americans and moved our country forward, especially when we needed it most.
I do not believe that Judge Kavanaugh would protect our hard-won rights and I'm concerned that he does not have a judicial philosophy that is in the mainstream views of America.
... It is a very sad day. President Trump promised to put a Justice on the court who would take away rights generations of Americans fought to secure. Now that Justice is on the bench.
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