I Am Pro Choice

Susan Collins says she would vote against any Trump nominee who wants to overturn Roe v. Wade

Think Progress
July 1, 2018

Any Supreme Court nominee who would overturn Roe v. Wade would be unacceptable to her, said U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), one of the most closely watched lawmakers as Trump moves to nominate a replacement for outgoing justice Anthony Kennedy.

Trump has vowed to appoint justices that would overturn the landmark case affirming abortion as a constitutional right.
His next appointment will determine the court's majority, leaving abortion rights in the balance as Kennedy retires from the high court.

Speaking to ABC television on Sunday, Collins, a rare pro-choice Republican, said she was going to have an "in-depth conversation" with the nominee and reiterated what she said last week -- that she believes Roe v. Wade is settled law,

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SimplyTracie · 26-30, F

I’m wishy washy on this issue. I’m personally against abortion but I’m feel that a woman should have the right to choose. Just the thought of an abortion makes me nauseous.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@SimplyTracie Abortion shouldn't be widespread, but as you say, it should be an option that is available if needed. Five years from now, it may not be.

Drummer · M

@windinhishair With Shitler replacing Kennedy on SCOTUS, five MONTHS from now it may not be an option....Then it'll be a return to "back alley abortions"..which is just fine with the Trump Crime Family & his Republican enablers in Congress.