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6. She does it to herself

Reply to Algernon Moncrieff (Original post)

Sun Oct 7, 2018, 11:31 AM

Oct 2018

She paints herself as moderate and undecided on certain important issues. This gives people "hope" that she might vote for a topic in their favor and that it is not set in stone like it is for almost all of the other Rs. This puts her constantly in the crosshairs of people who want to influece her.
Secondly, Maine seems to be a state more favorable for a Dem.

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Why is our anger so laser-focused on Susan Collins? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 OP

Like Dean Heller? dem4decades Oct 2018 #1

Probably because she made such a show of being "concerned" The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #2

That is exactly right, because she wanted the attention still_one Oct 2018 #26

That's right - the other republican women senators, we knew where they stood from the beginning meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #31

This. rusty fender Oct 2018 #50

Because she didn't just vote no EffieBlack Oct 2018 #60

Yes. That speech she gave indicated she was never undecided. nt Flaleftist Oct 2018 #63

I can only speak for myself MontanaMama Oct 2018 #3

Because of her own LYING WORDS bluestarone Oct 2018 #4

So Fischer, Ernst, Capito, and Hyde-Smith are better because they were silent and voted "yes"?? Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #13

Fischer, Capito, and Hyde-Smith represent deeply right wing states. Iowa is starting to look that Midwestern Democrat Oct 2018 #22

I'm probably leaving Iowa sooner or later. 47of74 Oct 2018 #39

Because she's an obvious hypocrite and a political game playing liar . Autumn Oct 2018 #5

She does it to herself Hav Oct 2018 #6

She probably gets paid extra to serve as the lightning rod NT lostnfound Oct 2018 #28

Because she promotes herself as some big pro-choice champion of women... SMC22307 Oct 2018 #7

Shouldn't every Republican woman be held to account for not being pro-survivor? Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #15

They believe Kavanaugh is the "survivor." How do you... SMC22307 Oct 2018 #24

You get through by pointing out their idiocy and voting them out. Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #42

We do that all the time with Drumpf. SMC22307 Oct 2018 #46

How about Republican men? "Chivalry" is dead? Nt lostnfound Oct 2018 #29

This is what I keep thinking. Villifying Collins more than McConnell when he stole it all?! JudyM Oct 2018 #36

Why don't we see ads attacking McConnell the way we saw ads attacking Pelosi? lostnfound Oct 2018 #56

Which of these do you think is most vulnerable? delisen Oct 2018 #8

Because she's a woman? leftstreet Oct 2018 #9

We need Manchin to get reelected because we need everybody with a D next to their names. femmedem Oct 2018 #38

Where's all the rage for Manchin! Seriously, cuz we don't need control of the senate or anything kcr Oct 2018 #41

It's Missing, Buried Into The... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #47

Because she's always played the Moderate card nini Oct 2018 #10

I don't understand why anyone thought she was a swan when she flocked with turkeys. procon Oct 2018 #11

It is obvious Meowmee Oct 2018 #12

More "obvious" than focusing on a Democrat like Joe Manchin? whathehell Oct 2018 #19

I think people Meowmee Oct 2018 #57

Does Democrat Joe Manchin get a pass? whathehell Oct 2018 #14

I don't think he should look forward to getting any progressive PAC support Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #17

I certainly hope not. n/t. whathehell Oct 2018 #20

For Now, Yes.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #48

yes, from some here, but not from me. nt m-lekktor Oct 2018 #53

By sitting on the fence she is requesting we grovel at her feet and she just about always mucifer Oct 2018 #16

I take the point Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #18

I blame the entire GOP. McCamy Taylor Oct 2018 #21

Me too! Nt spooky3 Oct 2018 #51

It's not just her, but she is something we can change readily. unitedwethrive Oct 2018 #23

She's the most well known and has been LibDemAlways Oct 2018 #25

Collins is particularly odious DFW Oct 2018 #27

I don't believe she ever got that Obamacare fix... In It to Win It Oct 2018 #33

Bingo. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2018 #30

There are a bunch of threads condemning Manchin YessirAtsaFact Oct 2018 #52

People felt "led on" by Collins In It to Win It Oct 2018 #32

We have 2 years to assist the Dems in Maine to take that seat. delisen Oct 2018 #34

That's a good question. GoCubsGo Oct 2018 #35

Answer: you won't be defeating Deb Fischer brooklynite Oct 2018 #37

Excellent point Power 2 the People Oct 2018 #40

I'm so mad at her because she says (lies, all lies) that she's on our side & stabs us in the back. lark Oct 2018 #43

She's a liar, a hypocrite, and she played that half-assed game of pretending that she hadn't decided raccoon Oct 2018 #44

When Democrats have to get on their knees and plead with REPUBLICANS for help, it's an ominous sign. VOX Oct 2018 #45

I'm pissed because she is FAKE..she never intended to vote no.. helpisontheway Oct 2018 #49

I'd prefer that money go to Heidi RhodeIslandOne Oct 2018 #54

I'm good with that Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2018 #58

We have no reason to believe anything she says now. Ilsa Oct 2018 #55

She keeps digging a deeper hole Charmin One Oct 2018 #59

My anger is focused on Collins for two reasons. Ms. Toad Oct 2018 #61

I called other female rethug senators as well as Boofin' Collins to try to get them to vote no diva77 Oct 2018 #62

8 Democrats in Senate races who could use any Kavanaugh rage dollars.. Cha Oct 2018 #64

The media followed Collins so most here did too. Kaleva Oct 2018 #65