CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Three New England governors declined to join their Republican peers in signing a letter urging the Senate to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Twenty-four of the nation’s 28 Republican governors signed the letter praising Barrett’s background and philosophy. Not signing were Govs. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts and Phil Scott of Vermont, as well as Larry Hogan of Maryland.
Baker, Scott and Hogan have been more outspoken in their criticism of President Donald Trump than Sununu has been.
Sununu’s spokesperson told WMUR-TV that he didn’t sign the letter because as governor, he has no role in the confirmation process. However, he did sign letters supporting Trump’s previous nominations of Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
Sununu has said he believes it is appropriate for Barrett to have a hearing but has not voiced specific support or opposition to her nomination.
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