This is sickening. If Kagan is approved, meaning no much-deserved filibuster from the Republicans, then the Republicans have shown they truly do not stand for anything, and deserve to go to the ash-heap of history that welcomed the Whig Party 150 years ago.
From The Associated Press and the Alliance Defense Fund:
Maine Republican Sen. Collins to back Kagan
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS (AP) – 6 hours ago
WASHINGTON — Republican Senator Susan Collins says she'll vote to confirm Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice.
The Maine lawmaker said in a statement Friday that Kagan has the intellect, experience, temperament and integrity to serve honorably on the high court.
Collins' announcement makes her the third Republican to break with her party to back President Barack Obama's nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.
GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Lugar of Indiana did so earlier this week.
Collins says she doesn't agree with some of Kagan's positions, such as on gun rights, but believes she deserves to be confirmed based on her record, character and promises to stick to court precedents.
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Friday, July 23, 2010
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