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To: Sdgla who wrote (1089482)	9/21/2018 12:44:58 PM
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"SC Justice Kavanaugh" Maybe. Alaska's Walker, Mallott oppose Kavanaugh nominationErin McGroarty, emcgroarty@newsminer.comSep 20, 2018 Updated 2 hrs ago FAIRBANKS - Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott released a joint statement Thursday morning opposing the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. "One of our top priorities as governor and lieutenant governor is expanding affordable health care access to all Alaskans," the statement reads. "We supported increasing the number of people eligible to receive health insurance by increasing the pool of those who have access to Medicaid, and we have also championed protections for Alaskans with pre-existing health conditions." Some people have expressed concern that Kavanaugh would support repeal of the Affordable Care Act, limiting the eligibility of lower income Americans for Medicaid. "Another priority of our administration is protecting the rights of working Alaskans," Walker and Mallott wrote. "Mr. Kavanaugh’s record does not demonstrate a commitment to legal precedent that protects working families. Key aspects of our nation’s health care and labor laws may be at risk if Mr. Kavanaugh receives a lifetime appointment." Walker and Mallott also expressed concern for the rights of Alaska Natives. "Mr. Kavanaugh’s appointment could also jeopardize the Indian Child Welfare Act, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and other laws that enable tribal self-determination due to his overly narrow view of the relationship between federal and tribal governments," the statement reads. "Alaska is home to 227 tribes, nearly half of all tribes in our nation." Walker and Mallott also expressed concern regarding recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh. Christine Blasey Ford, a research psychologist in Northern California, has accused Kavanaugh of attempting to sexually assault her when they were both high school students. "Finally, we believe a thorough review of past allegations against Mr. Kavanaugh is needed before a confirmation vote takes place. Violence against women in Alaska is an epidemic," Walker and Mallott wrote. "We do not condone placing someone into one of our nation’s highest positions of power while so many key questions remain unanswered." Walker, a former Republican but now an independent, and Mallott, a Democrat, are seeking a second term in the Nov. 6 election. Democratic candidate Mark Begich, a former U.S senator and Anchorage mayor, spoke out against Kavanaugh in July. Republican candidate Mike Dunleavy, a former state senator, has not made a statement regarding the nominee. The statement by Walker and Mallott could add to pressure to the still publicly undecided Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska's senior Republican senator who is seen as a key vote in the narrowly divided Senate. Alaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan was one of the first Republican senators to voice his support for Kavanaugh, though he did say during an Anchorage news conference earlier this month that "if we know for sure that he sexually assaulted a female, I would have serious concerns." Murkowski has been quiet, saying she is still reviewing Kavanaugh's qualifications and noting, after recent allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, that there are still important questions regarding the nominee that need answers. newsminer.com