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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Sep 19, 2020, 04:29 PM Sep 2020

Collins opposes replacing Ginsburg before November [View all]

Source: Portland Press Herald

LOCAL & STATE Posted 3:59 PM Updated 22 seconds ago

Collins opposes replacing Ginsburg before November

Maine's senior senator says the Senate may begin the process of reviewing President Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but a vote shouldn't take place before the election.

BY ROB WOLFE STAFF WRITER

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins on Saturday said she would oppose replacing the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the November election, though she would not object if the Senate began the process of vetting President Trump's potential nominee. ... "In fairness to the American people, who will either be re-electing the President or selecting a new one, the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd," Collins, a key swing voter, said in a statement Saturday afternoon.

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In her statement Saturday, Collins said she would have "no objection" to the Senate's reviewing the credentials of a Trump nominee, but added that the seat ultimately should be filled by the winner of the upcoming presidential election.

"In order for the American people to have faith in their elected officials, we must act fairly and consistently - no matter which political party is in power," Collins said. "President Trump has the constitutional authority to make a nomination to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, and I would have no objection to the Senate Judiciary Committee's beginning the process of reviewing his nominee's credentials."

She aded: "Given the proximity of the presidential election, however, I do not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election. In fairness to the American people, who will either be re-electing the President or selecting a new one, the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the President who is elected on November 3rd."

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Read more: https://www.pressherald.com/2020/09/19/collins-still-silent-on-supreme-court-replacement/



The article is mostly the press release reprinted. This happened quickly, so there's not much time yet for a reaction.

Dave Weigel Retweeted

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Sen. Collins comes out AGAINST a vote for Trump's nominee




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My statement on the Supreme Court vacancy:




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Collins opposes replacing Ginsburg before November


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Great! I'll take it. Now vote her out regardless! OrlandoDem2 Sep 2020 #1
Concerned? yankee87 Sep 2020 #2
Yes, she will. LogicFirst Sep 2020 #30
For now . . Iliyah Sep 2020 #3
LOL...yep, been down this road before Bengus81 Sep 2020 #48
wtf does that mean... Thomas Hurt Sep 2020 #4
Doesn't it mean she will not vote for the SCOTUS candidate if Joe wins? DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #7
If a President nominates someone, that President has already chosen the Justice... Thomas Hurt Sep 2020 #12
But how will she feel after she comes in second place? StTimofEdenRoc Sep 2020 #5
This x1000 Capt. America Sep 2020 #58
They are all going to say this. They'll just vote after the election JDC Sep 2020 #6
But she said the decision should be made by the President that is elected in Nov. oldsoftie Sep 2020 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author Dan Sep 2020 #8
For now Etherealoc1 Sep 2020 #9
But she punted! She has no problem with the Judiciary Committee reviewing trump's nominee.... George II Sep 2020 #10
BINGO!!!!! nt sfstaxprep Sep 2020 #60
This is a nothing statement. She doesn't commit to not voting for the nominee... Drunken Irishman Sep 2020 #11
It IS a pointless statement, because it's already been said that the Senate schedule is such that... thesquanderer Sep 2020 #26
I agree - tho, I was told silly for pointing out it might be delayed until after the election. Drunken Irishman Sep 2020 #32
Good for her jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #13
IMO, The GOP has counted the votes. Collins' is not needed to confirm. Safe statement Raven123 Sep 2020 #14
Her Dem opponent, Sara Gideon, has been raking in tons of money since last night. Mrs. Overall Sep 2020 #15
PRIOR TO THE ELECTION just another useless republican nt msongs Sep 2020 #16
For now JustAnotherGen Sep 2020 #17
I'll believe her when she Polly Hennessey Sep 2020 #18
Bullshit Yellowdog88 Sep 2020 #19
Collins is trailing by 5+ pts. Let's face it, she sees it as an election ploy. Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #20
-17 OhioTim Sep 2020 #43
Uh-huh. Sure. AngryOldDem Sep 2020 #21
But after the election..... calguy Sep 2020 #22
I wouldn't trust Collins .. jb5150 Sep 2020 #23
I stopped believing anything any republican says Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #24
Don't believe her. The Kavanaugh confirmation Karma13612 Sep 2020 #25
Just like McDonnell Traildogbob Sep 2020 #33
Only for her election chances, and she will be for replacing her in the lame duck. Don't fall for Pisces Sep 2020 #27
Vote Collins out rockfordfile Sep 2020 #28
Snort. She says one thing now and then that concern of hers will kick in. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #29
Prior to the election is just weasel words. It means she will vote to confirm after the election. Statistical Sep 2020 #31
She is against everything until she is for it at the last minute. appleannie1 Sep 2020 #34
Donnie's going to nominate quickly.. paleotn Sep 2020 #35
This will last until Mitch makes the googly eyes at her while promising action on Vinca Sep 2020 #36
Did she not vote for Gorsuch, lets take a looksee............. turbinetree Sep 2020 #37
She just doesn't want it to be an election issue. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #38
Translation: Miguelito Loveless Sep 2020 #39
Any bets on this latest bout of this Concern? marble falls Sep 2020 #40
her lips say no no Marthe48 Sep 2020 #41
People need to understand that the lame duck is going to be the play. They'll hold it open ... mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 #42
she and all Refukkkchickens have acquired Dumbp's pathology - ignore her completely bringthePaine Sep 2020 #44
But she'd still vote for any joker that Trump nominates anyway. NurseJackie Sep 2020 #45
Mitch is trying to save her seat. Mz Pip Sep 2020 #47
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Pobeka Sep 2020 #49
Uh huh Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2020 #50
And then she'll turn right around and vote for the nominee anyway. sakabatou Sep 2020 #51
This is her usual worthlessness. She'll vote for a Trump nominee anyway. Greg K Sep 2020 #52
I'd trust a rattlesnake before I trust Collins Yeehah Sep 2020 #53
Bet you as soon as the election is over she will completely support it before her butt hits the cstanleytech Sep 2020 #54
I do not trust Susan Collins. riversedge Sep 2020 #55
Define oppose quakerboy Sep 2020 #56
and eventually she'll stop persisting, sooner than later Demonaut Sep 2020 #57
Good. OneCrazyDiamond Sep 2020 #59
Don't believe it. She's only there to create a distraction. tavernier Sep 2020 #61
People aren't believing anything she says anymore, duforsure Sep 2020 #62
She'll cave. She always caves. zanana1 Sep 2020 #63
Collins is almost certainly going to lose Polybius Sep 2020 #64
I believe anything that woman says as much as I believe whatever Trump says. Nitram Sep 2020 #65
Translated: show her the sugar. malthaussen Sep 2020 #66
One down! Three to go. mahina Oct 2020 #67
She expressed concern over the timing. She didn't say she's a "no" vote. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2020 #68
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