Susan Collins is Lyndsey Graham in a dress. Lyndsey Graham recently did his best impression of Foster Brooks on Fox News.
Old news, but still pertinent. GOP senator Susan Collins defends claim Trump ‘learned his lesson’ after first impeachment. Trump DID LEARN his lesson. He learned that he could get away with anything, thanks to empty vessels like her and many other Republican senators.
Collins is beyond frustrating! I email/phone her daily and about once a month she writes back, "explaining" all the great things she's done for the state of Maine while simultaneously voting to advance another of Trump's horrible ideas and/or nominees. Remember Brett Kavanaugh?
Some Maine voters would love nothing more than to vote her out in November and we will try our damndest to make it happen. It's time for Susie to go.
Joe - You should rename it the Lobster+King Crab Rollback. Many of us New Englander figured out a long time ago that Collins & Murkowski have long had a secret deal to look like they are opposing the administration when they're not. They alternate, 1 gets to vote Opposed, the other votes In Favor, as long as neither's vote will actually tank the legislation, and they switch on whatever critical vote comes along next. Think Collins' votes on the Brett Kavanaugh limit-abortion stakes or killing Obamacare (which only John McCain's last-second change of heart saved); or Murkowski voting for The Big Beautiful bill she obviously hated. Or god knows how many committee-level Cabinet approvals. It's been a game with the two of them forever...and they always make sure the onerous vote goes thru.
Maine voter here. I’ve been wondering when media would pick up on what’s going on with Collins. I get her email newsletter and these carve outs are always mentioned. If Maine voters really look at how she’s been able to protect our state from some of the extremism and retaliation, getting rid of her in November is not the no-brainer some think it is. Though if she wins, she’ll likely be in her last term and the 47 administration may no longer give her the carve outs.
The thing that bothers me is that her carve outs come at the expense of others, of those not living in Maine. That is an unspeakably selfish way to operate. Not just for Collins, but her supporters, who should all know the Golden Rule. Or at least the poem by Martin Niemöller...
Sorry Lance, I think we posted at the very same time! I hope that in these very frightening times, Maine voters understand that all Americans have to demand a return to decency and democracy.
I guess we now know why Collins who is "always concerned but never enough to act" voted to let ICE continue to terrorize the rest of America. I wonder what Murkowski got for Alaska?
Collins has no ideology other than remaining in power. Assuming Platner beats Mills in the Democratic primary (which seems likely given the age of Mills), I suspect Collins will narrowly beat Platner.
Maine voters have to know that if somehow, Susan Collins wins in 26, somebody will say something nice about Collins and Rinoism…. And then Maine goes back to being a #1 target again now that the ego of Donald is freshly bruised.
Susan Collins is Lyndsey Graham in a dress. Lyndsey Graham recently did his best impression of Foster Brooks on Fox News.
Old news, but still pertinent. GOP senator Susan Collins defends claim Trump ‘learned his lesson’ after first impeachment. Trump DID LEARN his lesson. He learned that he could get away with anything, thanks to empty vessels like her and many other Republican senators.
Love the Dog Show story. Love Nick the Tibetan. Much better than the shit show in Congress.
Collins is beyond frustrating! I email/phone her daily and about once a month she writes back, "explaining" all the great things she's done for the state of Maine while simultaneously voting to advance another of Trump's horrible ideas and/or nominees. Remember Brett Kavanaugh?
Some Maine voters would love nothing more than to vote her out in November and we will try our damndest to make it happen. It's time for Susie to go.
At least you get a response. I've never heard from Cornyn or Cruz.
We can only hope that the Maine voters see through Collins and vote her out!
Joe - You should rename it the Lobster+King Crab Rollback. Many of us New Englander figured out a long time ago that Collins & Murkowski have long had a secret deal to look like they are opposing the administration when they're not. They alternate, 1 gets to vote Opposed, the other votes In Favor, as long as neither's vote will actually tank the legislation, and they switch on whatever critical vote comes along next. Think Collins' votes on the Brett Kavanaugh limit-abortion stakes or killing Obamacare (which only John McCain's last-second change of heart saved); or Murkowski voting for The Big Beautiful bill she obviously hated. Or god knows how many committee-level Cabinet approvals. It's been a game with the two of them forever...and they always make sure the onerous vote goes thru.
'they always make sure the onerous vote goes thru' Indeed, no sense of history or honor - what do you call someone who has sold their mind.
Non-Mainers pay for Collins' preferential treatment for Mainers -- she's basically saying, 'F all you Americans whose senator isn't on the hit list!'
Her behaviour gets more inexcusable by the day.
Maine will not be exempted from the collapse of democracy....
Maine voter here. I’ve been wondering when media would pick up on what’s going on with Collins. I get her email newsletter and these carve outs are always mentioned. If Maine voters really look at how she’s been able to protect our state from some of the extremism and retaliation, getting rid of her in November is not the no-brainer some think it is. Though if she wins, she’ll likely be in her last term and the 47 administration may no longer give her the carve outs.
The thing that bothers me is that her carve outs come at the expense of others, of those not living in Maine. That is an unspeakably selfish way to operate. Not just for Collins, but her supporters, who should all know the Golden Rule. Or at least the poem by Martin Niemöller...
I mentioned above that Maine will not be spared from the collapse of democracy. Any warm fuzzy feeling her supporters might have is temporary...
Sorry Lance, I think we posted at the very same time! I hope that in these very frightening times, Maine voters understand that all Americans have to demand a return to decency and democracy.
Janet - or “what goes around comes around”?
"the tail of Seussian floofiness" is hilarious.
I have done the same with the Westminster Dog Show because of the perpetual pain of being a Jets fan - and a Mets fan, but that's a different story...
I think Mainers have had their fill of Susan "thoughts and prayers" Collins
I guess we now know why Collins who is "always concerned but never enough to act" voted to let ICE continue to terrorize the rest of America. I wonder what Murkowski got for Alaska?
Collins has no ideology other than remaining in power. Assuming Platner beats Mills in the Democratic primary (which seems likely given the age of Mills), I suspect Collins will narrowly beat Platner.
Joe, I will opt for dogs every day.
The lobster rollback is fantastic.
The TX 18 has representation again after going over 330 days without it thanks to Hot Wheels. I was SO happy to vote for someone younger than me lol.
From one Niners fan to another the amount of injuries this season reached comical levels even by the Niners standards.
This makes my blood boil!! She voted for all his dangerous incompetent cabinet members. What a toady!!
Maine voters have to know that if somehow, Susan Collins wins in 26, somebody will say something nice about Collins and Rinoism…. And then Maine goes back to being a #1 target again now that the ego of Donald is freshly bruised.
Nick sounds like the kind of American we need more of.