Activists attack Susan Collins after she seals Kavanaugh's vote, calling for harassment
Activists attack Susan Collins after she seals Kavanaugh's vote, calling for harassment
.Efforts by activists to persuade lawmakers to oppose Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh came to calls for public harassment and accusations of being a "rape apologist" after the judge gathered enough votes to be confirmed on Saturday.
Maine Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican who often votes on current issues, paved the way for the Supreme Court nominee. Sources told Fox News that Kavavanaugh's confirmation vote is expected to start between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time. The entire procedure will last up to 20 minutes.
In a fiery and prolonged speech on Friday, Collins explained his decision to support Kavanaugh's nomination, criticizing the confirmation process that resembled a "cartoon of a sewer-level political campaign" and said anti-Kavanaugh external groups distorted the judge's record with "more than the highest rhetoric."
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But as a result of the failed attempt to stop Kavanaugh's confirmation, activists on Capitol Hill as well as social networks began attacking Collins and his colleagues.
"Senator Susan Collins is the mother and grandmother of white women in the United States who gave us the presidency of Donald Trump. 53%, "tweeted Linda Sarsour, a far-left activist and leader of the March of Women who called Collins a" rape apologist "after the speech:" She is a disgrace and her legacy will be that she was a traitor to the women and marginalized communities. "History will not treat her kindly."
"A senator for a white woman is talking about a presumption of innocence that is never offered to black men in the United States. You're seeing white supremacy live in the Senate, "Sarsour He said Even before Collins finished his speech.
Kat Calvin, the founder of the anti-voter identification group "Spread the Vote" who claims to be non-partisan, urges people to publicly harass Collins for his decision to vote.
"Never let Collins have a moment of peace in public again," he wrote.
The announcement of Collins' voting intentions also fueled the hopes of liberal activists to use the issue to oust the senator from Maine in the 2020 election, despite being among the 10 most popular senators in the United States.
A fundraising page against Collins raised almost $ 3 million in commitments for Friday night, and the money will go to his future opponent.
"If you do not defend the people of Maine and Americans across the country, every dollar donated for this campaign will go to your eventual Democratic opponent in 2020," the fund's organizers wrote. "We'll get you out of the office."
On Capitol Hill, emotions reached a peak, with several senators attacked by noisy activists.
"Shame, shame, shame," protesters shouted at Democratic Senator Joe Manchin when he announced his intention to cast his vote for Kavanaugh. The West Virginia senator is expected to be the only Democrat to vote for the candidate.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of the most ardent supporters of Kavanaugh's nomination, was also accused of activists who lamented her role in the process.
"You, old privileged white patriarchy!" A woman shouted at Graham as she walked down the street to her car. The video was captured by the Daily call.
"Yes, please, move to South Carolina," the senator replied after the protester said he would vote "out of the office."
He added: "I hope you will come in. You would be welcome in South Carolina.
The protests also extended to the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington, DC, where protesters held a so-called "confirmation kegger."
The protest was organized by employees of the Center for Popular Democracy, a group that receives millions of rich liberal foundations and encourages activists to commit acts of civil disobedience, even though such activity is illegal in their tax-exempt status. .
Jennifer Flynn Walker, director of mobilization and advocacy at the Center for Popular Democracy, told HuffPost that the event was held to show McConnell that Kavanaugh's nomination damaged the country.
"We're not even talking about serious problems," Walker continued. "That's what happens with this protest today, this is ridiculous at this point, half of the country is really hurt."
"Essentially, we just think he's a fraternity boy," added the CPD activist, noting that Kavanaugh will cause lasting harm to the country if he is appointed to the superior court.
McConnell denounced the activist group's efforts to attack lawmakers earlier this week and said the fight against the candidate reached "a high point" he had "never seen before."
"We will not be intimidated," he added, pointing to the protesters who "chase" the senators across the Capitol.
Chad Pergram of Fox News contributed to this report.
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