Donnelly, A Vulnerable Dem, Will Vote No On Kavanaugh

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo



By Tierney Sneed

September 28, 2018 11:52 am

Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN), who is facing a tough reelection battle this year and voted last year to confirm Justice Neil Gorsuch, announced his opposition to confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court on Friday.

“While I would gladly welcome the opportunity to work with President Trump on a new nominee for this critically important position, if Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination comes before the full Senate for a vote under these circumstances, I will oppose it,” he said in a statement, in which said the sexual misconduct allegations facing Kavanaugh were “disturbing and credible” and deserved investigation by the FBI.

Donnelly’s opposition puts the attention on Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Joe Manchin (D-WV). If all four of them also oppose Kavanaugh, his confirmation will likely fail on the Senate floor. If just one of them supports him, it will likely succeed.

Correction: This article originally incorrectly stated that Sen. Donnelly’s first name is John. We regret the error.

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[FM123]

1. Thank you!

It can't be easy for him to do this, but he is doing it.

You know what I wish? I wish Flake would channel his mentor/hero McCain and give us a thumbs down - in front of God and everybody! (I'm grasping at straws, I know...)

[Justice]

2. If you can, donate to Donnelly to let him know we appreciate his support.

https://joeforindiana.com/

[jalan48]

3. Glad to see this. Dems need to stand together.

[LittleGirl]

4. I wrote him

An hour ago. Couldn’t get through on the phone.
Thanks Joe.

[Peachhead22]

5. Wise decision

I forgot where I saw it. I think it was a study cited by Paul Begala the basically said:

Red State Democrats who vote for conservative judges don't gain a noticeable amount of votes in from moderate Republicans or Independents in their state. But lose a significant number of Democratic votes.

[MBS]

6. Bravo.

And thank you.

[irisblue]

7. Wow. He's showing Ovarian fortitude. And a spine and guts

[ancianita]

8. I called his office as soon as Kavanaugh was nominated. Glad he's committed.

[apnu]

9. Donnelly's statement on Twitter here.

Link to tweet

Also his Senate page: https://www.donnelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press/donnelly-announces-opposition-to-kavanaugh-nomination

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

10. Doesn't sound like any Dems are crossing over

If he's approved this may be closer than the Clarence Thomas vote.

[Grubert]

11. Very good choice

By Donnelly.

[Delphinus]

12. Took him long enough ...

I can't tell you how many times I emailed and called.

[Cha]

13. KR!!!!