Struck most by Collins’ assertion that a survivor’s detailed, specific testimony, uncontradicted by anyone other than the accused, fails to reach a “more likely than not” threshold for belief. The speech didn’t require it, the vote didn’t require it. It was completely gratuitous.

— Angus Johnston (@studentactivism) October 5, 2018

Republicans like Collins who labeled Ford’s claims “uncorroborated” & “unproven” coupled with “Prosecutor” Mitchell’s shameful report have armed defense attorneys everywhere with new ammunition to defeat sexual assault charges in actual criminal cases. The party of law & order. https://t.co/L0ArVBrSVg

— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) October 5, 2018