Collins faces abortion backlash as voters weigh her Kavanaugh vote
The Maine senator's 2018 confirmation vote for Kavanaugh, who later voted to overturn Roe, haunts her 2026 reelection bid.
What to know
- Abortion rights groups are leveraging Collins' 2018 Kavanaugh confirmation vote—which proved pivotal to overturning Roe v. Wade—as a central issue in her 2026 Senate reelection bid.
- Commenters consistently frame Collins' vote as a betrayal of women and argue she has lost credibility on judicial concerns, citing her prior statements about Trump 'learning a lesson' from impeachment.
- The online conversation shows overwhelming hostility toward Collins, with calls for her defeat and references to alleged corruption investigations.
Collins betrayed women by voting to confirm Kavanaugh and bears responsibility for the fall of Roe.
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“She betrayed every woman. Not Complicated.”
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Collins has lost all credibility and should be voted out of office.
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“Collins needs severe consequences for the damage she has caused. She needs ousting.”
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Collins' claims of thoughtfulness are fraudulent; she is fundamentally corrupt and untrustworthy.
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“Collins' 'concern' has worn thin. No one believes she is thoughtful and sober. She's a fraud.”
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Susan Collins U.S. Senator (R-Maine)
Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Justice
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Abortion rights groups target Collins in midterm race
Abortion rights groups are betting that voters in Maine have not forgotten Collins' role in confirming Kavanaugh, as she now battles for her Senate seat in the 2026 midterms.
“Sen. Susan Collins cast the pivotal vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. He then helped overturn Roe v. Wade four years later.”
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Sen. Susan Collins cast the pivotal vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. He then helped overturn Roe v. Wade four years later. Now she’s battling for her Senate seat in the midterms, and abortion rights groups are betting that voters haven’t forgotten how she contributed to the fall of Roe.
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Collins didn’t vote to impeach Trump because she said Trump had “learned a lesson” from being impeached. And Trump DID learn a lesson. He learned republicans would let him to ANYTHING he wanted to do. Collins’ “concern” has worn thin. No one believes she is thoughtful and sober. She’s a fraud.
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fuck Susan #Collins #MAINE she is #corrupt to the bone
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Kavanaugh votes to overturn Roe v. Wade — Kavanaugh, whom Collins had helped confirm, joined the majority opinion striking down the constitutional right to abortion.
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Collins casts pivotal vote to confirm Kavanaugh — Sen. Susan Collins provided the decisive vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
What people are saying 21 voices from 1 site · best of 167 · verbatim
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Susan Collins is a prime example of what needs to be voted out of office. She has done absolutely nothing for her constituents in the time she has been in congress. She has violated her oath of office & is a disgrace. She is up for re-election in Nov. 2026. MAINE, DO BETTER! VOTE FOR TROY JACKSON!
- Sep 22
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She ran on term limits, she's in her 5th term. She is a lying, corrupt GOP. Fullstop. Remember in November!
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She is now EXPOSED as a corrupt charlatan. MAINERS it's high time you take out your (white) trash and clear the air. Get rid of #SUZANNECOLLINS once and for all.
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I do not like this woman but the last person to cast the vote is no more responsible than any other person who voted the same way. Every senator who voted yes on Kavanaugh is just as responsible.
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Her proud little speech she made for the mostly male republicans on behalf of this bull shit sickened me and something I will never forget. Really hope this phony piece of filth loses her Senate seat.
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She’s slithered out of danger repeatedly. This time she should really be concerned. I hope for Maine’s sake she gets voted out.
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I never liked or trusted Susan Collins. I always thought she was a phony & an opportunist! It will be nice to see her finally leave the spotlight in Maine!
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She actually cast her vote to confirm a man known for abusing women!!! Shame on her.
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Enough Maine, #VoteBlue Susan Collins has NOT learned anything and is a threat to you & 🇺🇸
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And Collins is knee deep in a huge pay to play scam‼️ Now we understand why she voted with Trump so often. He gutted the FBI… They were investigating her! When this criminal enterprise is voted out and jailed, 🙏🏼 there will be countless others that had their hands in the cookie jar & sold us all out‼️
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How can reasoning women support her? She betrayed ALL women. If you don't want an abortion, don't get one. But don't deprive those who want or need one of the right to have one. It's that simple. People need to respect the rights of all individuals to make individual choices for themselves.
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Susan then helped overturn Hope v. Fade four years later.
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Collins needs severe consequences for the damage she has caused. She needs ousting.
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Special place in HELL FOR WOMEN WHO LET OTHER WOMEN DOWN
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Collins has GOT to go🤬 Come on Maine, send better!
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Susan Collins has always been a wolf in sheep's clothing. She's the type who will pat you on the back, just to find a soft spot to insert the knife. You can't trust a single RepubliCon.
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Susan Collins has done much damage and needs to go. She's also corrupt and belongs in prison. The latest corruption investigation may put a pause on her parade
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Sen. Susan Collins is GOP to her putrid core.
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It's not complicated. She betrayed every woman. Not Complicated.
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Don't forget about the illegal campaign funds she received.
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She needs to go…. She is feeding the machine, not fighting for the people and especially, not fighting for women.