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Press Release / Tuesday Feb 4, 2020

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Senator Collins’ Plan to Acquit President Trump After Sham Trial

Following Senator Susan Collins’ announcement that she will vote to acquit president Donald Trump at the end of a sham impeachment trial, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement:

“In the last impeachment trial, Senator Collins was an outspoken advocate for more witnesses and evidence in pursuit of the truth. The Senator Collins of today enabled a sham trial and is voting with Mitch McConnell to acquit the President after her party blocked key evidence and witness testimony. 

Press Release / Tuesday Feb 4, 2020

Portland Press Herald Editorial Board: Senator Collins Cannot Vote To Acquit

In New Editorial, Portland Press Herald Says Vote Of “Not Guilty” Would Poison Our Political System

Press Release / Tuesday Feb 4, 2020

Maine Democratic Party Chair Statement on Republicans’ Attempt to Repeal Ranked Choice Voting

Following the Maine Republican Party’s announcement that they will attempt to repeal Ranked Choice Voting ahead of the 2020 General Election, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra issued the following statement:

“Mainers have time and again reaffirmed their commitment to making elections fairer and more inclusive through ranked choice voting. This new attempt is nothing more than an effort to protect President Trump and reject the will of Maine voters.”

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Press Release / Tuesday Feb 4, 2020

Two Years Ago This Week: Senator Collins Took Another Hall Pass from McConnell By Opposing DeVos Only After It Was Clear That Her Vote Didn’t Matter

Two years ago this week, Senator Susan Collins voted against the confirmation of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on the Senate floor only after casting two deciding votes in committee to advance DeVos’ nomination.

Press Release / Monday Feb 3, 2020

Pro-Collins Super PAC Backed By Shady Company Masking Likely Straw Donor Scheme, According to New Complaint

An independent ethics watchdog has filed a complaint against 1820 PAC, the Washington DC-based Super PAC run by Collins’ corporate special interest backers, for accepting a six f

Press Release / Monday Feb 3, 2020

What Mainers Are Saying: Collins Has Failed To Stand Up For A Fair Trial

After attempting to take political cover in the impeachment trial by getting a hall pass from Mitch McConnell, Senator Susan Collins continues to face an onslaught of criticism from Mainers who can see right through her flimsy cha

Press Release / Friday Jan 31, 2020

Senator Collins Votes Two More Times Against Including Witnesses and Documents

With tonight’s votes, Collins again makes clear that she had no interest in a fair process

Press Release / Friday Jan 31, 2020

What Senator Collins Isn’t Telling You: She Voted Ten Times Against Guaranteeing the Inclusion of Witnesses and Evidence Before Her Failed Vote to Consider Witnesses

Before the impeachment trial began, Maine Democrats called on Senator Collins to fight for a fair trial by demanding the inclusion of witnesses and evidence, lifting the White Ho

Press Release / Friday Jan 31, 2020

Senator Collins’ Vote on Witnesses Today Is a “Hall Pass” From Mitch McConnell

Yet another example of Senator Collins asking McConnell for political cover when her vote won’t change the outcome

Press Release / Thursday Jan 30, 2020

Without Witnesses, Senator Collins Cannot Vote to Acquit

A vote to acquit without witnesses would be ultimate proof of Collins’ empty words and loyalty to Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump