@SenatorCollins floor speech in a word – wow.
It will go down in history as one of the most thoughtful, reasoned explanations of support of a Supreme Court nominee.
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Senator Collins’ speech was one of the most consequential speeches in the history of the United States and did a lot to protect the independence of the judiciary. It should be required viewing in every civics class in America.
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The country needed what @SenatorCollins provided today – reason, facts, and an understanding of who we are as a nation.
She rejected winning at all costs and the politics of personal destruction.
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Finally, Senator Collins eloquently expressed the plight of abused women, sexual assault victims and the hell they go through.
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@SenatorCollins, in my view, also understood that the allegations have to be viewed through a logical, constitutionally-sound process, and that = unfairly destroying Judge Kavanaugh’s life under these circumstances would not advance any just cause.Show this thread
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A brilliant speech
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She articulated common sense into a hate filled politically charged assault on one person as another person was being used and abused as the pawn. She won me over.
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I couldn't agree more!
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The country needs less political theater and more governing. You and Senator Collins are exceptionally good drama students but lousy representatives of democracy.
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Just as we needed to hear your words last week . Thank you both for being the example of what America should be.
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