The Republican endorsement whitewash proffered in recent Sun Journal letters to the editor is astounding.

One supports Sen. Lisa Keim because Keim “listens” and is a “strong voice in Augusta” specifying no policies Keim champions. Does the writer admire Keim’s anti-abortion stance? Her zero Planned Parenthood rating? Her fight against raising the minimum wage? If Keim’s work is admirable, why no examples?

Another lauds Rep. Ellie Espling, again offering no specifics. What would Jesus say about Espling’s zero rating by both the Maine Conservation Voters and Maine People’s Alliance?

Another gushed about unnamed supporters of U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Saying little else, the writer claimed Sen. Susan Collins should have “no problem supporting” this “kind and good man.”

Although good and kind men are needed, Sen. Collins must foremost consider Kavanaugh’s history as an extremist, activist judge; question what Kavanaugh’s connection to the fringe conservative Federalist Society means for the rights of American citizens; and ponder Kavanaugh as a nominee from a man I consider to be the most corrupt president in U.S. history.

I oppose Kavanaugh. He’s hostile to the Affordable Care Act; I take issue with Kavanaugh forcing retirements based solely on age 65; and his refusal to support net neutrality or even consumers fighting predatory businesses.

Americans need a Supreme Court justice who reflects the American values of equality and justice. I am counting on Sen. Collins to heed the call from across Maine and the nation and use her pivotal vote to reject Kavanaugh.

Sue Hawes, Portland