![]() All of this is just horrible, and it's going to directly impact so many people's lives. I don't have anything smart or snarky or clever to say about Susan Collins decision and speech. Talking about the #MeToo movement doesn't help your case Senator. Here is where you can donate to her eventual challenger: #mepolitics I think everyone underestimates the fury the GOP just unleashed. She is a disgrace & her legacy will be that she was a traitor to women and marginalized communities. Senator Susan Collins is the mother & grandmother of white women in America who gave us a Donald Trump presidency. Susan Collins: "The #MeToo movement matters."Īlso Susan Collins: I am about to vote to approve an accused sexual predator for a lifetime appointment on the nation's highest court. Have a fun 2020 general election, Senator! Quite a legacy Collins has chosen for herself. In the meantime, the outrage and anger directed at Collins was immediate and intense, with women declaring Collins a traitor and individuals and organizations vowing to be sure she is challenged and defeated in 2020: Joe Manchin of West Virginia who said he, too, will vote to confirm Kavanaugh. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) became the only Republican on Friday to say she will vote against Kavanaugh, Collins' support was immediately followed by Democratic holdout Sen. We will never forget it, not today and not in 2020 when Maine voters will elect someone who will actually fight for Maine women and families." Today, Senator Collins betrayed women in Maine and all across America. "These are not the values of Mainers, and supporting his confirmation is a grave disregard for the integrity of the Supreme Court, our democratic values, and Senator Collins’ responsibility to the people of Maine. We will never forget it, not today and not in 2020 when Maine voters will elect someone who will actually fight for Maine women and families." -Ilyse Hogue, NARAL Pro-Choice America"Kavanaugh is hostile to women and has a clear anti-choice record, has lied under oath, and been accused of sexual assault by three women," Hogue continued. "Today, Senator Collins betrayed women in Maine and all across America. She has claimed to support women and our fundamental freedoms, but now we know she will throw our rights, our lives, and our well-being under the bus when given the chance," said NARAL Pro-Choice Americapresident Ilyse Hogue after the announcement. "Senator Collins may claim to be pro-choice and an ally to women, but this vote will now be her legacy. Collins: “I do not believe these charges can fairly prevent Judge Kavanaugh from serving on the court” #tictocnews /gokxoJDgWYĪhead of her speech on the floor of the Senate, protesters in the gallery shouted for Collins to vote "no." They were quieted and ultimately-like the millions of others who called on Collins to stand agaisnst Kavanaugh-ignored. ![]()
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