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riversedge

(70,242 posts) Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:37 AM Jul 2017

@SenatorCollins ...says that receiving spontaneous applause at Maine airport was "extraordinary"

I am happy for her. She deserves the applause for her no vote.

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.@SenatorCollins on #CNNSOTU says that receiving spontaneous applause at Maine airport was "extraordinary"
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@SenatorCollins ...says that receiving spontaneous applause at Maine airport was "extraordinary" (Original Post) riversedge Jul 2017 OP

Maybe she will toe the line less now? Cary Jul 2017 #1

I hope this will inspire her to do the right thing from now on. smirkymonkey Jul 2017 #2

May it strengthen her for the fights yet to come. She and Murkowski should caucus tblue37 Jul 2017 #3

Cary

(11,746 posts)

1. Maybe she will toe the line less now?

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:40 AM

Jul 2017

Moderates need to assert themselves.

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

2. I hope this will inspire her to do the right thing from now on.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:44 AM

Jul 2017

I suppose there are a few decent republicans after all.

tblue37

(65,408 posts)

3. May it strengthen her for the fights yet to come. She and Murkowski should caucus

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:55 AM

Jul 2017

with Dems. Murkowski is already an Independent after the GOP tried to primary her out. If Collins would go I and then the two of them caucus with Dems, they could really make a difference, especially if McCain is not available for key votes--or if he would decide to really go maverick, switch to I as well and caucus with Dems.

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