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Faso backs Kavanaugh despite allegations

Oct 01, 2018 12:35 am
Paul Kirby reports in the Daily Freeman that Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is in favor of putting Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court. He made the statement on a radio show before President Donald Trump ordered an FBI investigation of Kavanaugh's sexual assault history, but after the New York State Bar Association requested an investigation. “I think Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed based on upon his record, based on his writings on the bench, based upon the fact that ... besides this allegation when he was in high school, he has an absolutely sterling reputation,” Faso said. “I believe he should be confirmed and I think that Dr. Ford’s allegations should have been taken seriously and that the country has taken them seriously.” Dr. Christine Blasey Ford recently accused Kavanaugh of attempted rape in the early 1980s, and testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee last week more interested in performing for the cameras then getting to the facts of the matter. “I found her to have credibility in what she was saying at the same time it is very difficult for me to agree that uncorroborated allegations of misconduct 36 years ago when someone was in high should be used to destroy this man’s reputation, career and his family,” Faso said. Several other women have also come forward since Ford's allegation was made public, with similar stories of sexual attacks by Kavanaugh. Antonio Delgado, the Democrat running against Faso in the Nov. 6 election, said on Twitter, "This is another clear example of the stark contrast between myself and Faso. He believes Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed. I do not." Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.