Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says Kavanaugh's performance during hearings was disqualifying

While once supportive of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, John Paul Stevens is no longer a fan.

The retired Supreme Court justice said on Thursday that he thought Kavanaugh "had the qualifications," but has changed his mind, The Palm Beach Post reported. Stevens, speaking at a small event in Florida, said that Kavanaugh's conduct during his Senate Judiciary Committee hearings was disqualifying.

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Summer Meza, The Week US

Summer Meza has worked at The Week since 2018, serving as a staff writer, a news writer and currently the deputy editor. As a proud news generalist, she edits everything from political punditry and science news to personal finance advice and film reviews. Summer has previously written for Newsweek and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, covering national politics, transportation and the cannabis industry.