Michigan senators say they will vote against Kavanaugh

Washington Times:
Two additional red-state Democrats announced Friday they will oppose Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Michigan Democratic senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow accused Mr. Kavanaugh of being a threat to health care, abortion, and the environment.

Mr. Peters said he was concerned by Mr. Kavanaugh’s “efforts to undermine workers’ rights,” accusing him of siding with special interests. He specifically cited the judge’s opinion on net neutrality as a detriment to small businesses.

“Families and businesses in Michigan rely on these hard-won rights and protections. Given Judge Kavanaugh’s clear record of placing corporate interests before the rights of Michiganders, I will oppose his nomination,” Mr. Peters said.

Ms. Stabenow expressed similar sentiments about Mr. Kavanaugh but also highlighted his past writings about investigating sitting presidents.
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Stabenow is being challenged by a war hero, John James a Detroit area businessman who was a captain in the army and Sandy Pensler.  The race has a high percentage of undecided voters and the election is scheduled for August 7.  This vote is unlikely to help Stabenow.

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