Three Republican governors called for the Senate to delay or forgo a vote on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as he faces sexual assault allegations.
Larry Hogan of Maryland, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts and John Kasich of Ohio are part of a small faction of Republicans who are calling on their GOP senate colleagues to put the breaks on his confirmation.
Baker, one of the country’s most popular Republican governors, called for an independent investigation into the allegations made against Kavanaugh and said the Senate should hold off on a vote.
Baker made the comments as Professor Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Kavanaugh sexually and physically assaulted here.
“The accusations brought against Judge Kavanaugh are sickening and deserve an independent investigation,” Baker said as the hearing began. “There should be no vote in the Senate.”
Kasich, who ran for president in 2016, said in a statement that holding off on a vote would be “in the best interest of our country and the integrity of the court.”
The statement comes after three women have accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
“Without an investigation, and with so many serious issues involved, I can’t support this nomination if they choose to move forward,” he added.
Kasich also called for the Senate to “hear from all parties involved.”
