Maine Senator Susan Collins is speaking out about her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, a decision that has come under scrutiny in light of recent high-profile rulings. Despite her initial support for Kavanaugh, Collins expressed disappointment with the conservative justice's 2022 decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, a landmark ruling that has sparked widespread debate across the US. In a televised interview with News Center Maine, Collins acknowledged that her vote has been a subject of controversy, but maintained that she does not regret her decision at the time. As one of the key swing votes in Kavanaugh's confirmation process, Collins' comments offer a rare glimpse into her thought process and potential implications for her future in politics.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) says she does “not regret” her vote to confirm conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018, but she says she is “disappointed” that he ruled with the conservative majority in 2022 to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. Collins told News Center Maine in a televised interview...
