General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSusan Collins says she put herself 'in his shoes' when considering Brett Kavanaugh's temperament
Sen. Susan Collins said that although she thought newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh "stepped over the line" during his confirmation process, she ultimately put herself "in his shoes" when considering his temperament and fitness for the court.
"Well, I put myself in his shoes. He is coming forth and answering an allegation that includes that he was involved in gang-raping and doping girls," Collins told CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" in an interview that aired Sunday.
"I mean, that is so devastating, and I think he reacted with anger and anguish as a father of two young girls, a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old," the Maine Republican said.
Collins, a key GOP swing vote in the confirmation process, was referring to allegations made by Julie Swetnick, who said she had witnessed Kavanaugh attending more than 10 house parties between 1981 and 1983 where he and his friend, Mark Judge, were present. At some of those parties, she alleged, Kavanaugh was "fondling and grabbing girls without their consent" and, along with others, spiking drinks to force girls to lose their inhibitions.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/susan-collins-says-she-put-herself-in-his-shoes-when-considering-brett-kavanaughs-temperament/ar-BBO3rRk?li=BBnb7Kz
You certainly didn't put yourself in the shoes of his female accussers.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)and we need to remind her of this. Every. Time.
C_U_L8R
(45,025 posts)dalton99a
(81,636 posts)Aunt Lydia: Shut the fuck up
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)It was all about building possible protection for her family unit. Everything else is suspect at best.
SWBTATTReg
(22,176 posts)the women who accused both Kav and rump of abuse. Amazing. Doesn't she know she's female?
Ms. Collins, didn't you even think of the numerous victims and their families too?
Thanks Yo_Mama... for posting.
Hugin
(33,222 posts)Wow... I bet even the method actors from Lee Strasberg's school would skip that role.
Snake Plissken
(4,103 posts)What Susan Collins did was read a speech that was handed to her by the highest bidder and voted exactly how they wanted her to vote, everything else is a lie.