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Sen. Collins undecided after meeting with Trump defense nominee Hegseth

Dec 12, 2024 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -78% Very Liberal

  • Reliability

    40% ReliableFair

  • Policy Leaning

    10% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    -46% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

40% : She said she was shocked when Trump announced Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general.
27% : The allegations against Hegseth emerged after Trump announced his intent to nominate the former Fox News host and have prompted concerns among some senators about his fitness to serve.
23% : While she's been critical of Trump and not supported his three presidential campaigns, Collins was a key vote in getting Brett Kavanaugh appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
22% : But Trump has since reaffirmed his support for Hegseth, and his supporters have mounted a public pressure campaign on wavering senators, threatening to primary any Republican senator who votes against any of Trump's nominations.
18% : "HEGSETH SHORES UP SUPPORTHegseth's nomination appeared to be in jeopardy, as Trump remained silent and some Senate Republicans expressed concerns about the allegations.

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