He might not be the most conservative justice if confirmed, but he could be the most political – and lenient with Trump.
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Maine, national gun-control advocates: Court nominee’s radical views on gun laws ignore need to protect citizens
Brett Kavanaugh’s record shows he’s far outside the mainstream and in direct opposition to the values and principles of most Mainers.
Rep. Fredette: Brett Kavanaugh is exceptionally qualified to be a Supreme Court justice
I urge Maine Sen. Susan Collins to support his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Maine Voices: Kavanaugh would endanger women’s right to make nuanced pregnancy choices
Termination might be the best option when a developing child has a debilitating condition or when delivery would pose a risk to the mother.
Dana Milbank: In Trumpian jurisprudence, legality depends on the perpetrator
Meanwhile, all that bad news the president is finding on the web is called reality.
Maine Voices: Senate should restore 60-vote threshold for federal judicial nominees
Also, future presidents and Senate leaders of both parties must come together to choose them.
Our View: Kavanaugh’s full record matters in Senate review
Documents from the Supreme Court nominee’s time in the White House could clear up key issues.
Commentary: As Maine goes, so may go the nation on Kavanaugh confirmation
Sen. Collins should go with Kavanaugh for one simple reason: He is the best person for the job.
Maine Voices: Public relations practitioners stand with their colleagues in journalism
These professions form a key partnership that keeps the public informed and serves the common good.
Our View: Juror no-shows threaten key part of justice system
Putting pressure on scofflaws is part of the solution, but so is increasing pay rates for jurors.