Breaking on MSNBC: Susan Collins Will Not Support Trump

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GOP senator Susan Collins: Why I cannot support Trump

By Susan Collins
August 8 at 9:00 PM

I will not be voting for Donald Trump for president. This is not a decision I make lightly, for I am a lifelong Republican. But Donald Trump does not reflect historical Republican values nor the inclusive approach to governing that is critical to healing the divisions in our country.

When the primary season started, it soon became apparent that, much like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mr. Trump was connecting with many Americans who felt that their voices were not being heard in Washington and who were tired of political correctness. But rejecting the conventions of political correctness is different from showing complete disregard for common decency. Mr. Trump did not stop with shedding the stilted campaign dialogue that often frustrates voters. Instead, he opted for a constant stream of denigrating comments, including demeaning Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) heroic military service and repeatedly insulting Fox News host Megyn Kelly.

With the passage of time, I have become increasingly dismayed by his constant stream of cruel comments and his inability to admit error or apologize. But it was his attacks directed at people who could not respond on an equal footing — either because they do not share his power or stature or because professional responsibility precluded them from engaging at such a level — that revealed Mr. Trump as unworthy of being our president.

(When it comes to Trump, a Republican Treasury secretary says: Choose country over party)

My conclusion about Mr. Trump’s unsuitability for office is based on his disregard for the precept of treating others with respect, an idea that should transcend politics. Instead, he opts to mock the vulnerable and inflame prejudices by attacking ethnic and religious minorities. Three incidents in particular have led me to the inescapable conclusion that Mr. Trump lacks the temperament, self-discipline and judgment required to be president.

read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gop-senator-why-i-cannot-support-trump/2016/08/08/821095be-5d7e-11e6-9d2f-b1a3564181a1_story.html

[Siwsan]

1. How long before Donald grabs for his Twitter account?

I'm guessing we will be hearing more names, really soon.

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7. as soon as he gets off the toilet I'm sure

[KMOD]

2. Angus King isn't either.

[jpak]

3. Nothing in the Maine press - but will keep looking

n/t

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8. ...

see https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gop-senator-why-i-cannot-support-trump/2016/08/08/821095be-5d7e-11e6-9d2f-b1a3564181a1_story.html

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11. Thanks

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12. you're welcome jpak

[rufus dog]

4. Need about 10 more

Was trying to figure out what was taking her so long. Can't believe Ayotte didn't do so also. She must need the RNC money.

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9. Trump May Have Just Handed The Senate To Democrats By Endorsing Sens. McCain And Ayotte

By Jason Easley
August 5, 2016

In a move that looks certain to backfire, the Republican Party just forced Trump to endorse vulnerable Republican senators John McCain and Kelly Ayotte.

http://www.politicususa.com/2016/08/05/trump-handed-senate-democrats-endorsing-mccain-ayotte.html

[Rustyeye77]

5. Good..now Trump will attack Susan Collins.

Attack her Donald. Go ahead.

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10. let them destroy one another

we need to take back the Senate and the House

[jpak]

6. Susan has her Margaret Chase Smith moment

good for her

yup

[GulfCoast66]

13. Wow

Just step out of the current times and look at this in a historical perspective.

We may not see this again in our lifetimes.

We could be witnessing the disintegration of a political party for the first time since the 1850's. I doubt it will happen, but it seems to be getting closer. It happens when it becomes impossible for a party to win.

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15. "the disintegration of a political party"

if it happens, I'll gladly say, BUH-BYE!

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14. Let's see if Maine's 2nd District spineless GOP dweeb Bruce Poliquin follows suit

I'm not holding my breath

nope