Collins Defends Kavanaugh Vote Amidst Public Outrage
Senator Susan Collins has once again found herself defending her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, reiterating her stance that she does not regret the decision. This persistent defense, years after the contentious confirmation process, highlights a fundamental disconnect between the Senator’s perspective and the views of many of her constituents and observers who see her vote as having had significant, negative consequences for the nation. The core of her defense appears to rest on the promise or understanding she believed she had regarding Kavanaugh’s respect for established legal precedents, particularly *Roe v. Wade*.
However, the subsequent overturning of *Roe v.… Continue reading