The national effort would help to bankroll a Democratic challenger’s campaign in the 2020 election, a tactic that Collins likens to a ’bribe.‘
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Progressive groups ratchet up pressure on Sen. Collins to vote against Kavanaugh nomination
She finds herself in the crosshairs of social media campaigns, a series of rallies and a fundraising drive to bankroll a 2020 Democratic challenger if she votes to confirm the Supreme Court nominee.
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Bill Nemitz: Sen. Collins’ legacy faces key test with Kavanaugh
As she prepares to vote yea or nay, she should take a long, hard look at the political landscape.
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Former Sen. Mitchell predicts chaos if Roe were overturned
The Maine Democrat, whose tenure as Senate majority leader included several Supreme Court appointments, nonetheless says Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination will prevail.
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Collins not swayed by email that Kavanaugh critics see as sign he would reverse Roe v. Wade
A spokeswoman for Maine’s Republican senator says a 2003 email by the Supreme Court nominee doesn’t contradict past statements that he views the landmark abortion decision as ‘settled law.’
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With McCain gone, could women replace the lion of Senate?
Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Dianne Feinstein of California and Patty Murray of Washington all show flashes of the independence that defined McCain’s career.
Posted inHealth, Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Kavanaugh would endanger women’s right to make nuanced pregnancy choices
Termination might be the best option when a developing child has a debilitating condition or when delivery would pose a risk to the mother.
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Commentary: As Maine goes, so may go the nation on Kavanaugh confirmation
Sen. Collins should go with Kavanaugh for one simple reason: He is the best person for the job.
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Sen. Collins says abortion rights discussed ‘at great length’ in her meeting with Supreme Court nominee
The Maine Republican says she remains undecided on whether she would vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, who she says agreed that the Roe v. Wade decision is ‘settled law.’
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Doctor who was disciplined had clashes with patients over Trump
Dr. Cathleen London, who has said she plans to run against Sen. Susan Collins in 2020, had conflicts with patients who were Trump supporters, according to a consent agreement that also spelled out flaws in her prescribing and record-keeping practices.