Susan Collins is in trouble

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

Good for you. I'm a Mainer and I won't be voting for her and she has faced TONS of criticism up here.

In Q1 she only got donations from 11 Maine residents. Like her all you want but her road up here is steeply uphill.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Susan Collins’s Approval Rating Dives As Reelection Contest Approaches

http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/susan-collins-approval-rating-dives-as-2020-approaches.html

For all the talk about the 2020 presidential contest, Democrats also know how important it is for them to take back control of the U.S. Senate — either to block a vengeful second-term President Trump from consummating his conquest of the federal judiciary, or to give a Democratic successor a fighting chance to get something done. But flipping the Senate next year will be really difficult, with Republicans currently holding 54 seats, and with one Democrat up next year, Doug Jones of Alabama, widely perceived as nearly a lost cause (unless Republicans again send up Roy Moore to take him on, which is unlikely). Most of the GOP senators up for reelection in 2020 are from solidly red states, which means that those who are not — particularly Susan Collins of Maine and Cory Gardner of Colorado, whose states were carried by Hillary Clinton in 2016 — really need to be taken down if Democrats are to regain control.

Of the two blue-state senators, Collins would superficially look like the toughest to beat. She’s been in the Senate since 1996, where she has split with her party just often enough to cultivate her image as a brave defender of Maine’s (and New England’s) all-but-lost moderate Republicanism. (She’s one of the last pro-choice Republicans in Congress). Her three reelection bids have shown her steadily improving her performance; she won 62 percent of the vote in 2008 and 68 percent in 2014. But the latest senatorial job-approval numbers from Morning Consult show Collins losing popularity steadily:

Collins’ net approval — the share of voters who approve of her job performance minus the share who disapprove — has fallen by 44 percentage points since the first quarter of 2017, when Trump took office. Forty-five percent of Mainers approve of Collins and 48 percent disapprove in the latest rankings, down 16 net points since quarter one of this year, as her campaign gears up in earnest to face a Democratic challenge from state House Speaker Sara Gideon.

I think we are learning some lessons. Trump is wicked unpopular outside of the Republican party - which is shrinking. If you're in a bright red area, then it's probably a good idea to stick with the racist windbag. And if you're not....

Knock wood, gd willing, these a******* will be out of power in two more years.

A woman who cant be bought and who can’t be cowed by the howling mob.
I celebrate her. You denigrate her.
You be you.

Well said. She is brave and I celebrate her too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

Good for you. I'm a Mainer and I won't be voting for her and she has faced TONS of criticism up here.

In Q1 she only got donations from 11 Maine residents. Like her all you want but her road up here is steeply uphill.

I seriously doubt you're a "Mainer," but ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

which party do you think susan collins would run for president with? she's not a democrat - and not even a white washable democrat, after her disgraceful kavanaugh vote. and you think the party of trump would go on to elect susan collins? that's a good one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She stood on principle when she voted for Kavanaugh.

Read Justice on Trial.

Please. Susan Collins has never stood on principle in her life. She checks which way the wind is blowing and expresses “concern”. And reading a 45 minute legal treatise isn’t principle. She misjudged the blowback. She can show herself out now.

You know who "misjudged the blowback"? Democrats when they participated in the horrific spectacle that was their attempt to take Kavanaugh down over a decades old allegation with zero evidence. They sorely misjudged that blowback.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

which party do you think susan collins would run for president with? she's not a democrat - and not even a white washable democrat, after her disgraceful kavanaugh vote. and you think the party of trump would go on to elect susan collins? that's a good one.

I absolutely think "the party of Trump" would elect Collins. We'll never know, of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I put this in the Senate thread but works here, too. Classic ETTD story.

Four years ago Collins was the second most popular Senator. Now she is the second least popular Senator.

Trump destroys everything. Susie was told since 2016 that she better be a truly independent Republican, otherwise she didn’t stand a chance. She hitched her wagon to the blackhole that is Trump and got sucked in. She’s done.

We hope!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She stood on principle when she voted for Kavanaugh.

Read Justice on Trial.

Please. Susan Collins has never stood on principle in her life. She checks which way the wind is blowing and expresses “concern”. And reading a 45 minute legal treatise isn’t principle. She misjudged the blowback. She can show herself out now.

You know who "misjudged the blowback"? Democrats when they participated in the horrific spectacle that was their attempt to take Kavanaugh down over a decades old allegation with zero evidence. They sorely misjudged that blowback.

And yet, strangely, managed to win the House by the largest margin on record. How does the work again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

Same here.

It was one of the most disgusting things I have seen in my life, and all Dem Senators were complicit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

Same here.

It was one of the most disgusting things I have seen in my life, and all Dem Senators were complicit.

+100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

Same here.

It was one of the most disgusting things I have seen in my life, and all Dem Senators were complicit.

+100

Your skin crawls ... but not because a big red-faced man baby was whining and crying because he might not get the ice cream cone he was promised and IS ENTITLED TO?

His behavior was utterly gross and exactly what I'd expect from someone like him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

Same here.

It was one of the most disgusting things I have seen in my life, and all Dem Senators were complicit.

+100

Your skin crawls ... but not because a big red-faced man baby was whining and crying because he might not get the ice cream cone he was promised and IS ENTITLED TO?

His behavior was utterly gross and exactly what I'd expect from someone like him.

You are completely unhinged. I would expect anyone who was accused of something (that they flatly DENIED, btw) to behave defensively. Especially when it's clear that the firing squad asking the questions has already made up their minds that said person is guilty - regardless of having no evidence to back up that judgment.

Thank goodness common sense saved the day. And Susan Collins, of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't understand her problem? The Dems played dirty pool. They wanted to convict Kavanaugh for being an assaulter without evidence. That put her in the position of defending justice.
They were trying to eliminate due process. Sure, this was in a hearing and not in a court. But, they were trying him publicly with no proof--and no evidence. To most American people, IMO, Blasey Ford appeared to be a flake.

+ a million.

And, flake or not, there was zero evidence. Further, whatever evidence existed, it contradicted her story, like those supposed witnesses who couldn't remember a single thing she was talking about.

Dems tried to resurrect the Inquisition and it backfired. I'm pretty confident this is one of the things that will help the GOP retain the Senate in 2020, whatever happens in the WH.

+ 2 million
Completely agree. Susan Collins has more integrity in her little finger than all of the Democratic senators combined. I was so moved and inspired by her words re: why she voted to confirm Kavanaugh. That "hearing" was little more than a carefully planned optic on the Democrats' part to try and condemn a man based on ONE 35+ year old allegation with no evidence. It was absurd. Kavanaugh has had a sterling career as a judge - and mentor to many, who has hired more minority and female clerks than ANY other justice, ever. And Democrats were hoping that ONE unfounded allegation from his high school years would prevent him from being confirmed. So pathetic and I will never forget the spectacle they put him through.

I'd vote for Susan Collins in a heartbeat if she was running for president. If only.

+ another million
And, it was a carefully planned and well-financed effort to thwart the confirmation of an extremely well-qualified judge. Loved Susan Collins' speech.
And, I think the Kavanaugh hearing was most of the reason Republicans retained the Senate in 2018. The majority of Americans were disgusted by the actions of the Dems.

This. Every time I think back to that hearing, my skin crawls. I was an independent before that, but now I'm certain I'll never vote for a Democrat.

Same here.

It was one of the most disgusting things I have seen in my life, and all Dem Senators were complicit.

+100

Your skin crawls ... but not because a big red-faced man baby was whining and crying because he might not get the ice cream cone he was promised and IS ENTITLED TO?

His behavior was utterly gross and exactly what I'd expect from someone like him.

You are completely unhinged. I would expect anyone who was accused of something (that they flatly DENIED, btw) to behave defensively. Especially when it's clear that the firing squad asking the questions has already made up their minds that said person is guilty - regardless of having no evidence to back up that judgment.

Thank goodness common sense saved the day. And Susan Collins, of course.

Pyrrhic victory for Collins. She's toast.