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Democrats Target Collins Over Kavanaugh Vote

Updated 2026-09-07 12:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Sen. Susan Collins's vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh is being used by Democrats and reproductive rights groups as a key campaign issue against her in the upcoming election. The focus on this vote highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding Supreme Court appointments.

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Collins's Kavanaugh vote becomes key weapon for opponents

Democrats and reproductive rights groups are zeroing in on Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-Maine) vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a pillar of their campaign to oust her, arguing she paved the way for the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Friday, Maine Democratic Senate nominee

2026-09-07 10:00 UTC