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In reply to the discussion: Collins opposes replacing Ginsburg before November [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)10. But she punted! She has no problem with the Judiciary Committee reviewing trump's nominee....
...and that there should be no vote on trump's nominee BEFORE THE ELECTION!
But even when Biden wins, trump's nominee will already be in the process, and if the Committee votes to go to the full Senate, there will be a VOTE on trump's nominee!
She's playing both sides here.
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If a President nominates someone, that President has already chosen the Justice...
Thomas Hurt
Sep 2020
#12
But she said the decision should be made by the President that is elected in Nov.
oldsoftie
Sep 2020
#46
But she punted! She has no problem with the Judiciary Committee reviewing trump's nominee....
George II
Sep 2020
#10
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
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
Collins is trailing by 5+ pts. Let's face it, she sees it as an election ploy.
Thekaspervote
Sep 2020
#20
Only for her election chances, and she will be for replacing her in the lame duck. Don't fall for
Pisces
Sep 2020
#27
Prior to the election is just weasel words. It means she will vote to confirm after the election.
Statistical
Sep 2020
#31
This will last until Mitch makes the googly eyes at her while promising action on
Vinca
Sep 2020
#36
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
Bet you as soon as the election is over she will completely support it before her butt hits the
cstanleytech
Sep 2020
#54
She expressed concern over the timing. She didn't say she's a "no" vote.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Oct 2020
#68