Allegedly bipartisan. Like Susan Collins, it’s all about media presentation and only supporting or opposing stuff that already has enough votes for an GOP-favored outcome and rarely being the deciding vote.
Allegedly bipartisan. Like Susan Collins, it’s all about media presentation and only supporting or opposing stuff that already has enough votes for an GOP-favored outcome and rarely being the deciding vote.
While I am no great fan of Susan Collins, it must in fairness be said that she votes to confirm the vast majority of President Biden’s judicial nominations – and sometimes is the deciding vote.
That said, she was a fool not to vote against the ascendancy of Brett Kavanaugh..
Then again, Susan Collins also bankrolled the Iraq War. She wasn't exactly on the side of the argument when it came to ending the war, especially after the midterms.
From what I've read, Collins' re-election margins have been the way they are because of how she's served constituents and remains connected to Maine.
However, in 2026 should Collins run for re-election, depending on how turnout fares, she may likely face a tougher election fight. She won re-election by single digits (8.6%) against a lackluster Democratic Candidate Sara Gideon.
If Collins decides to retire, it will be easier for Democrats to win the seat.
Gideon was the Speaker of the State House. Collins has defeated very credible candidates, and she makes them look lackluster because she is extremely good at winning her state. She will not get defeated if she runs again.
That may be so. However, in the eyes of Maine voters, Sara Gideon ran a Democratic insider's campaign for the Senate, which clouded her ability to get traction. She was not running a campaign that fits what appeals to Mainers with the DSCC and PAC interests flooding in.
Here's a video illustrating what happened to Gideon's campaign. It was considered DOA from the beginning.
However, the percentage of Collins' re-election win in 2020 I see as more representative of how her vote for Brett Kavanaugh impacted her politically. She did take a hit but it's still not even representative of a close race. I have no reason to doubt Collins will win re-election but I am not convinced it's going to be as wide in double digits as it used to be.
Allegedly bipartisan. Like Susan Collins, it’s all about media presentation and only supporting or opposing stuff that already has enough votes for an GOP-favored outcome and rarely being the deciding vote.
While I am no great fan of Susan Collins, it must in fairness be said that she votes to confirm the vast majority of President Biden’s judicial nominations – and sometimes is the deciding vote.
That said, she was a fool not to vote against the ascendancy of Brett Kavanaugh..
Fool or knave?
I'd say more calculating at best.
Then again, Susan Collins also bankrolled the Iraq War. She wasn't exactly on the side of the argument when it came to ending the war, especially after the midterms.
https://www.ontheissues.org/senate/susan_collins.htm
Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
I've been impressed by her re-election margins
From what I've read, Collins' re-election margins have been the way they are because of how she's served constituents and remains connected to Maine.
However, in 2026 should Collins run for re-election, depending on how turnout fares, she may likely face a tougher election fight. She won re-election by single digits (8.6%) against a lackluster Democratic Candidate Sara Gideon.
If Collins decides to retire, it will be easier for Democrats to win the seat.
Gideon was the Speaker of the State House. Collins has defeated very credible candidates, and she makes them look lackluster because she is extremely good at winning her state. She will not get defeated if she runs again.
That may be so. However, in the eyes of Maine voters, Sara Gideon ran a Democratic insider's campaign for the Senate, which clouded her ability to get traction. She was not running a campaign that fits what appeals to Mainers with the DSCC and PAC interests flooding in.
Here's a video illustrating what happened to Gideon's campaign. It was considered DOA from the beginning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chUCk-1NVaM&ab_channel=CBSNews
However, the percentage of Collins' re-election win in 2020 I see as more representative of how her vote for Brett Kavanaugh impacted her politically. She did take a hit but it's still not even representative of a close race. I have no reason to doubt Collins will win re-election but I am not convinced it's going to be as wide in double digits as it used to be.
A win is a win.
I'm willing to take the other side of the bet particularly if we have a 51-49 R Senate and Collins is the key vote on everything.