Collins’ justification for her vote for Kavanaugh is prompting resistance groups to shift their priority to the ballot box.
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Fallout for Kavanaugh vote continues for Collins as a prankster alters her Wikipedia page
The online crowd-sourced encyclopedia was changed for a short period to say that Collins had voted to put ‘an attempted rapist on the Supreme Court.’
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kavanaugh offers ‘special gratitude’ to Collins, others at ceremonial swearing-in
The newest court justice, who starts work Tuesday, says at the White House ceremony that he’s not bitter about the partisan Senate confirmation process.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh triggers calls to boycott Maine
Angry over the elevation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, some customers and tourists vow to stay away from the state and its products.
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Back in Maine, Collins says she’s getting positive feedback on Kavanaugh vote
But the senator’s office says she’s received enhanced security recently because of ‘multiple serious threats.’
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Collins explains her decision to vote for Kavanaugh
Maine’s senior senator says she does not believe that the now Supreme Court justice was Christine Blasey Ford’s assailant.
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Collins: I did what I thought was right
Maine’s senior senator defends her vote for Kavanaugh in an interview.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh sparks interest from potential Democratic challengers
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon and former 2nd District candidate Emily Cain both say they will seriously consider a run, even as former Obama aide Susan Rice backs off a hint she dropped on Twitter.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine survivor: My rape story wasn’t enough to sway Susan Collins on Kavanaugh nomination
A face-to-face meeting with the senator felt significant, but Collins’ remarks Friday leave a Portland woman feeling betrayed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With a ‘yes’ vote, Sen. Collins ties her legacy to that of Brett Kavanaugh
It may not seem fair to pin so much responsibility on one senator, but she is part of a small group of her colleagues who could break a partisan vote.