Article snippet: Democratic Sen. MORE (N.D.) said on Thursday that she will oppose Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Heitkamp's decision, which she first announced to North Dakota TV station WDAY, comes less than a day after the FBI wrapped up its investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. Heitkamp, who is running for reelection in a state won by Trump, said a public hearing where Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, his first accuser, testified raised questions about Kavanaugh's "current temperament, honesty, and impartiality" and has "furthered a national discussion about stopping sexual assault." "Our actions right now are a poignant signal to young girls and women across our country. I will continue to stand up for them," Heitkamp said. Heitkamp pointed to her work as the attorney general for North Dakota implementing the Violence Against Women Act. She said that she also thought Ford "gave heartfelt, credible and persuasive testimony." "When I listened to Dr. Ford testify, I heard the voices of women I have known throughout my life who have similar stories of sexual assault and abuse. Countless North Dakotans and others close to me have since reached out and told me their stories of being raped or sexually assaulted – and expressed the same anguish and fear," she said. The decision marks a shift for Heitkamp, who was one of three Democrats to support Neil Gorsuch, MORE (D-W.Va.) remains undecided. Heitkamp, who is running for reelection in... Link to the full article to read more