re: #58 sagehen

then again… when she voted against one of his healthcare fiascos, and was greeted with standing ovation at the airport, maybe that kind of positive reinforcement will pay dividends.

Could be.

But the problem is that was one clear issue she could take a stand against with one vote.

The Supreme Court nominee will be sold as fair and willing to accept established law. Since a Supreme Court judge rules on all manner of things that a conservative like Collins probably is fine with that places less emphasis on women’s health.

That will make it very difficult as a Republican and she can hide behind a promise that was made (no Roe v. Wade decisions). She fell for Mitch promises before, and then he just ignored her. She may fall for another promise again.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pack the court which is every Republican’s dream.

Susan Collins is a Republican.