Senator Collins Disappointed by Kavanaugh's Abortion Ruling, Does Not Regret Confirmation Vote
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has stated she does not regret her 2018 vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. However, she expressed disappointment regarding his 2022 ruling, where he sided with the conservative majority to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. Collins conveyed her position during a televised interview.
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has affirmed her support for her 2018 vote to confirm conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, stating she does not regret the decision.
Despite her stance on his confirmation, Collins has publicly expressed her disappointment with Justice Kavanaugh's subsequent ruling in 2022. In that decision, Justice Kavanaugh joined the conservative majority on the Supreme Court to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
Collins conveyed her position during a televised interview with News Center Maine. According to The Hill, her comments highlight a nuanced stance, supporting a judicial appointment while disagreeing with a significant outcome of that appointment.
