Doug Jones To Vote 'No' On Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON, DC - In a statement that likely surprised few of his constituents, Alabama Senator Doug Jones said he will vote against confirming Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court. Kavanaugh repeatedly denied sexual misconduct allegations at a Senate panel hearing Thursday.

“The Kavanaugh nomination process has been flawed from the beginning and incomplete at the end," Jones said Thursday. "Dr. Ford was credible and courageous and I am concerned about the message our vote will be sending to our sons and daughters, as well as victims of sexual assault. I will be voting no.”

Kavanaugh began testifying Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee about an hour after Christine Ford — who accused him of trying to rape her in the 1980s — finished her emotional testimony. The California psychology professor recounted her experience, saying she's certain Kavanaugh attacked her in a locked room in the 1980s and that the assault "drastically altered" her life. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)

GOP lawmakers say the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote Friday morning on Kavanaugh's nomination.

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