Angus King (I - ME) Definitely No 2018 election seat
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September 12: As I began, there is no second chance on this, and given the stakes as well as what we do know of his record, I have no choice but to vote no. (senate.gov)
July 10: As I’m studying Judge Kavanaugh’s record, one of the key issues on my mind will be the ACA’s protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions, which the DOJ has decided not to defend in court. (senate.gov)
July 9: Tonight’s selection of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who was included on this list, seems to be the culmination of a process that further erodes traditional norms. This is one of the most consequential decisions any Senator will make, and in evaluating Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination, I will thoroughly and thoughtfully research his positions, record, and judicial temperament – but I will do so with some skepticism, because the President has made clear, both on the campaign trail and after being sworn in, the type of Supreme Court Justice he would seek to nominate with regard to important issues like a woman’s right to choose, the Affordable Care Act and the limits of executive power. I am inclined to take him at his word that he would find a nominee who meets his criteria – but his standards and mine are vastly different on these topics. I’ve voted against ideologically extreme judges who do not reflect Maine’s values a number of times before, and, if my research indicates that Judge Kavanaugh is another such nominee, I will not hesitate to do so again. (senate.gov)