WYOMING – GOP leaders today agreed to delay a Senate vote on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court until a supplemental FBI investigation can be conducted. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford who said Kavanaugh attempted to rape her at a house party 36 years ago.
US Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has pledged his unwavering support of the 53-year-old DC circuit court judge, stating simply, “I have supported and continue to support Judge Kavanaugh to serve as Justice on the Supreme Court.”
US Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., today broke his silence, saying nothing he’s heard so far has changed his mind about Kavanaugh after meeting the judge last July.
“Some serious accusations were recently made against Judge Kavanaugh, and I agreed with many of my colleagues that the Judiciary Committee should review those allegations. I am appreciative of how Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley conducted the committee focusing on fair consideration and fair treatment,” Enzi said today. “As part of the committee’s process, we heard testimony from Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh, but I haven’t learned any new facts. My opinion of the judge hasn’t changed, and I continue to believe he is a well-qualified nominee. As the Senate moves forward, I will continue to carefully consider all the information before us. I hope the Senate votes on the nomination soon.”
