Alabama Senator Ducking Constituents After Announced Kavanaugh “No” Vote

A Senator from Alabama is reportedly avoiding phone calls from constituents who are upset with his decision to vote against the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

“After Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) announced his intention to vote against Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, the office of Alabama’s junior senator has been caught hanging up on pro-Kavanaugh constituents,” according to YellowHammer. 

The host of the Ford Faction, a radio show associated with YellowHammer called Jones’ office live on air, and was hung up on.

“I called @DougJones office today to express my thoughts on the #KavanaughConfirmation and they hung up on me twice and sent me to voicemail the next time….. #ALPolitics,” the show Tweeted.

In response to the numerous phone calls and requests from constituents, Jones’ office has been sending the following letter:

Dear [Name]

Thank you for writing to share your thoughts on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court.

When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement earlier this summer, I promised the people of Alabama that I would conduct a thoughtful and thorough independent review of the nominee to replace Justice Kennedy.

President Trump announced Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to the Court on July 9th, and from that day forward, I have studied Judge Kavanaugh’s record. I have read his speeches, his available writings from his time in the Bush Administration, and his decisions as a Circuit Court judge. I watched his confirmation hearing carefully and had hoped to have the opportunity to meet with him in order to allow him to explain his thinking on a number of important issues. Unfortunately, his schedule did not permit us the occasion to meet.

I have heard from thousands of Alabamians like you who care deeply about this nomination and what it means for our country. These letters and calls came from both supporters and opponents of Judge Kavanaugh, and I appreciated every one of them.

The Kavanaugh nomination process has been flawed from the beginning and incomplete at the end. However, during her testimony, Dr. Ford was credible and courageous. I am concerned about the message that this vote will be sending to our sons and daughters, as well victims of sexual assault. Therefore, I will be voting no on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination.

I encourage the President to start a new list of nominees, investigate the individuals on the list thoroughly, and nominate the individual he believes will best serve the interests of justice. The Supreme Court is too important for this process to be rushed.

Thank you again for writing. Please do not hesitate to do so again if ever I can be of assistance to you or your family.

Sincerely,

Doug Jones
United States Senator