Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, Mainers are starting to call out Senator Susan Collins for her role and “key” “pivotal vote” in advancing Republicans’ dangerous budget bill that will have devastating impacts on Maine.
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Bangor Daily News: Collins bears blame for Big Beautiful Bill
By Mainer Craig McEwen
July 3, 2025
Sen. Collins quietly voted no on the bill after it became clear that it would pass without her vote. She was never a vocal opponent as was Sen. Angus King or Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Thoms Tillis.
Due to her failure to help lead opposition to the bill, I believe Collins bears full responsibility for the devastating impact the bill will have on Maine and Mainers.
This letter comes after weeks of Mainers calling on Collins to leverage her power and seniority to put a stop to the bill, and abide by “the standard she set” when campaigning in 2020 on her power and ability to protect Maine.
See more: ICYMI: Despite Collins' Final Vote on Reconciliation, "Republicans Pass it Anyway,” After She Made “Key,” “Pivotal Vote” to Advance Bill in First Place; STATEMENT: COLLINS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ENABLING BILL THAT WILL GUT MAINECARE AND CRITICAL LIFE-SAVING SERVICES MAINERS RELY ON; Portland Press Herald: Budget megabill looks particularly bad for Maine; Mainers Call Out Collins for DOGE, Medicaid Cuts; ICYMI: Mainers Call Out Collins for Failing to Use Her Seniority to Protect Maine; NEW: Collins “Must be Judged by the Standard She Set” [Bangor Daily News Op-Ed]; ICYMI: Susan Collins-Backed Medicaid Cuts Would Hurt Maine’s Fishermen
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