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How will Susan Collins (R) vote in SCOTUS confirmation?
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:20 am
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:20 am
With Collins currently 6 points down in her bid for reelection, will she "act like a Democrat" and vote "No" to take votes away from her Democrat challenger in an effort to secure her reelection?
As you recall, she waffled during the Kavanaugh hearing but eventually voted to confirm. Some say a "No" vote by Republican senators is paramount to political suicide, but I'm not so sure about Collins.
As you recall, she waffled during the Kavanaugh hearing but eventually voted to confirm. Some say a "No" vote by Republican senators is paramount to political suicide, but I'm not so sure about Collins.
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Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:20 am to tigerpawl
She’s gonna vote no. I don’t think it’s even worth arguing or pondering
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:21 am to tigerpawl
This is the real barometer of how much the GOPe wants Trump for a second term.
If they do, expect a nominee to squeeze in before November.
If they do, expect a nominee to squeeze in before November.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:21 am to tigerpawl
She can’t be trusted. If she wants any chance, she’ll side with Trump. That won’t happen though, because she’s WEAK.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:22 am to tigerpawl
At first glance, you are correct. Collins, however, would not want the RNC to withdraw support from her reelection bid; she's in a tight race. You can bet that McConnell has already flashed this card. Utah voters want a conservative justice, of that I'm pretty sure. Romney wouldn't want to get in the way of that, would he? Unfortunately, Moosekowski is kind of untouchable... at the moment.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:25 am to tigerpawl
She can act like a Democrat all she wants but she'll be trampled over and thrown aside like a ragdoll eventually. I'll never understand why anyone would capitulate to the democrat mob tactics.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:26 am to tigerpawl
If she votes no then zero chan e she gets elected. No republican would vote her.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:29 am to tigerpawl
The real conservatives in her state need to blast her with emails saying if she voteS no then they will not vote for her.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:30 am to OBReb6
quote:Therefore, Joe Manchin (D) becomes the center of attention. Will he repeat his Kavanaugh "Yea"?
She’s gonna vote no. I don’t think it’s even worth arguing or pondering
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:40 am to tigerpawl
the reason Collins is in trouble is b/c she voted for Kav & voted against removing Trump from office in the impeachment trial
Portland & Bangor doing work to keep the majority of that state's EVs blue
Portland & Bangor doing work to keep the majority of that state's EVs blue
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:41 am to OBReb6
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She’s gonna vote no. I don’t think it’s even worth arguing or pondering
She will vote yes. She has nothing to lose. She is going to lose her seat anyway.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:42 am to tigerpawl
She will vote yes. Her only hesitation last time was due to the fake metoo stuff.
That wont exist with Barrett
That wont exist with Barrett
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:43 am to tigerpawl
This is why I think Trump picks Barrett. If so, Collins will lose a good bit of women support by voting against a woman scotus replacement . She’s stuck between a rock and a hard place, sucks for her.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:43 am to tigerpawl
She will abstain, which is very different from NO
My understanding is that 50 votes aren’t required, a majority is required.
My understanding is that 50 votes aren’t required, a majority is required.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:47 am to OccamsStubble
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My understanding is that 50 votes aren’t required, a majority is required.
Your understanding is correct. Kav was confirmed with 50 votes.
senate.org
ETA:It's not 50 votes required- it's a majority of a quorum.
This post was edited on 9/19/20 at 10:49 am
Posted on 9/19/20 at 10:49 am to PhDoogan
quote:Thank you, Democrat Joe Manchin.
Your understanding is correct. Kav was confirmed with 50 votes.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 3:41 pm to tigerpawl
Posted on 9/19/20 at 3:45 pm to tigerpawl
That's not a no vote.....that's making a statement that she opposes voting before election. Carefully worded of course.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 3:45 pm to tigerpawl
I don't think she's ever voted against the nominee of either party during her time in the Senate.
This would be beyond unprecedented for her - it would be an overt step against her own party, insofar as she is very nominally a Republican.
This would be beyond unprecedented for her - it would be an overt step against her own party, insofar as she is very nominally a Republican.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 3:48 pm to Ace Midnight
Mitch will put pressure on her
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