Washington (CNN) One of the country's most popular Republican governors on Thursday called for an independent investigation into the allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and said the Senate should hold off on a vote. Charlie Baker made the comments as Professor Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that Kavanaugh sexually and physically assaulted her. "The accusations brought against Judge Kavanaugh are sickening and deserve an independent investigation," Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker tweeted. In July, Baker was one of three Republican governors, along with Maryland Gov. In an interview with the Burlington Free Press , Vermont's Republican governor encouraged senators to conduct a full investigation and "take your time."

Source: CNN September 27, 2018 15:33 UTC