Collins cast deciding vote to let Trump take money from military families for his wall

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By
Dan Desai Martin -
September 13, 2019


Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) claims she is opposed to Trump stealing money from the military to build a wall, but she doesn't vote that way.

At Senate Appropriations Committee meeting Thursday, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) voted against an amendment to stop Donald Trump from raiding funds meant for the military and military families across the world in order to fund his border wall.

In a statement after the vote, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), an author of the amendment, lamented that Trump "has continually disregarded this Congress and subverted our Constitution for a failed campaign promise he said that Mexico would pay for."

"I'm disappointed that my colleagues refused to take a stand today for the Constitution, the Congress or their constituents," Leahy added.

After Congress rejected Trump's plea for $5 billion to build the wall, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, claiming such an action gives him the right to steal money meant for other projects and use it for a wall. Trump decided to take billions from the military, including funds meant for child care centers and schools.

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She really does talk out of both sides of her right wing ass.....................................

[shraby]

1. She is worse than worthless. She is part of the problem.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

2. Of course she is. She votes just like any radical right winger would. nt

[The Genealogist]

3. She is a scoundrel

In a way she is worse than most of her crappy Republican colleagues. They tell the truth about what scum they are. You know where you stand with them. Sue Collins has practically built a career out of her feigned status as a moderate. She is two faced slime. I hope the good people of Maine send her slithering back under her rock next year.

[smirkymonkey]

4. I hope Maine votes her lying, duplicitous ass out in 2020.

I just found out she went to my Alma Mater. Ugh, it's so embarrassing! It's so funny that they never, ever mention her when they bring up illustrious former students.

[11 Bravo]

5. Damn! I thought it was time for Suze to start pretending to be a moderate!

Maybe next year?

[TruckFump]

6. What the hell was her "concern" this time?

She is so full of shit....