When I read U.S. Sen. Angus King’s statement regarding his thought process before making his decision on the Kavanaugh nomination, I came to the conclusion that he had weighed all of the information presented to him very carefully.

I expect nothing less.

King’s statement carefully listed his position in five key points. He clearly defined the data he had used to evaluate each point and the opinion he formed. In his second point, he made mention of the Code of Conduct for United States judges: that “a judge should avoid impropriety or the appearance of impropriety” with regard to his judicial decisions. So Sen. King’s decision was based on observing legal guidelines, and not simply political persuasions. This is just what I expect from our independent senator.

Please read Sen. King’s statement and consider it an example of the thoughtful research he conducts, and a reason to vote for him Nov. 6.

Susie Coffin
Brunswick

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