**Breaklng**Senator Collins- Victim Number Two Must Be Allowed To Testify

[DemocratSinceBirth]

PER MSNBC

[ProudLib72]

1. Sure, she can say that

But then she has to kowtow to Grassley in the end.

[bettyellen]

6. She doesn't have to. This is too big.

[Fred Sanders]

7. Give her a tad of credit. The R hypocrisy on Franken, Collins took the lead on that, was too much so

out in the open.

[musicblind]

2. Serious question.

Do you think this indicates Senator Collins might be considering a no vote, depending on what comes out in the testimony? Or do you think it is just rhetoric and she has already decided to vote yes no matter what comes out about BK?

[steve2470]

12. just rhetoric, IMO nt

[tblue37]

13. She might be looking for cover to help her justify a no vote on Kavanaugh. nt

[marylandblue]

18. I think she is seriously considering voting no.

If she were not, they would have ignored Ford and voted already.

[Neema]

24. I think she's trying to look the part of the moderate but will do what she always does

and vote with the GOP. I'd love to be surprised.

[elleng]

26. Of course, but others might poo-poo the suggestion.

[madaboutharry]

3. Chuck Grassley just had a sad.

He’s probably thinking “Who the hell do these broads think they are!”

[MineralMan]

4. She has zero integrity. She will vote as she is told.

She'll pretend to be concerned, but will vote with the GOP caucus. The ACA vote was predetermined. The GOOPers didn't really want it to go away. It would have been a disaster for them, so they let her vote against it, along with McCain.

[bettyellen]

10. I think the senate really doesn't want Kav. They can find someone less poisonous before January.

[NewJeffCT]

23. Supposedly McConnell said anybody else on the short list was fine

But, Trump fell in love with Kavanaugh's view of the all powerful president

[bettyellen]

29. I want Dems to slow down the next one and then not approve anyone. I think that would

Show some ovaries and give us a reason to laugh in their faces for two years.

[NewJeffCT]

30. McConnell is fast tracking every judicial nominee

they've been getting approved at an unprecedented rate. Even if Trump is removed from office in a year or so, his mark will stain the judiciary for decades.

[triron]

5. Whoopee! Sounds like Grassley might feel a little fire under him.

[Leghorn21]

8. Good start - now, when will you call for second ASSAULTER to testify, Senator Collins?

His name’s Judge. Mark Judge.

What say you, madame?

[triron]

9. This is great news. Why all the negative comments?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. I suspect if we can get Collins to no Murkoswki will follow.

[cwydro]

21. Because DU hates Collins (this week at least).

No grey areas on this site, doncha know?

[honest.abe]

25. Many dont trust her based on past performance.

However, i think this one is legit. Yes, great news.

[PearliePoo2]

14. And she said not on Thursday!

She said victim number two has to be interviewed first before she testifies. McConnell just filled his knickers.

[Solly Mack]

15. Yeah but that's just her token effort to appear like she cares. She'll vote to confirm.

Collins can make the claim she thinks the victims should be heard knowing full well McConnell/Grassley are going to attack the women & force the vote anyway regardless of what they hear. She looks like she is being fair when she is only dressing herself up in the appearance of fairness and concern.

Collins will vote to confirm stating nothing she heard leads her to think Kavanaugh isn't qualified for the job.

I would be beyond shocked out of my drawers if Collins votes against Kavanaugh. I would have to start a blog and call it - Cracked and Shocked: A liberal in search of her bloomers.

[KayF]

16. "must" doesn't sound like Senator Collins n/t

[Gothmog]

17. From the Beat with Ari

Link to tweet

[CanonRay]

19. How about 3 and 4?

This will be going on at Christmas

[roamer65]

20. Less than 48 hours to go until victim 3 is on TV.

[torius]

22. This is like an advent calendar

so beautiful.

[Doodley]

27. This seals Kavanaugh"s fate. It is over for him.

[RockRaven]

28. Translation: I can't justify ignoring her claims, which I will, to my voters unless she testifies

She also said she was sure Kavanaugh wouldn't overturn Roe v Wade, so ease up on the optimism that she's gonna vote against him, or prepare to be disappointed.