Collins voices skepticism that new Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

GOP Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is voicing skepticism that the Supreme Court will overturn the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion regardless of who ever is confirmed to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.

In an interview with "The Daily" podcast that was posted on Monday, Collins said she believes Chief Justice John Roberts could be a vote against overturning the ruling.

She also said that she thinks Trump was wrong when he said during the presidential campaign that the landmark decision would be overturned if he's allowed to nominate individuals to the court.

"I think, for example, [Chief Justice] John Roberts given his respect for precedent and his cautious approach, despite what personal views he may hold, I would be very surprised if the chief justice would ever vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, just to give you an example," Collins said.

Kennedy was the fifth vote in a 1992 decision upholding Roe v. Wade, which established the right to an abortion. His retirement, effective at the end of the month, has sparked fears that his replacement could lead the court to overrule the decision.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/395179-collins-skeptical-supreme-court-would-overturn-roe-v-wade

And the CYA begins.

[Polly Hennessey]

1. Oops, she is starting early.

[lagomorph777]

12. She should cave after the appointee is announced.

More credible that way.

[NCTraveler]

2. I am skeptical as well.

I would rather not have to find out.

[FBaggins]

10. I agree

I think she's right that Roberts is unlikely to allow a straight-up removal of Roe (though I also agree with you that I'm not anxious to find out if I'm right).

However - we almost certainly would see a number of anti-abortion state measures that incrementally chip away at Roe... and Roberts would almost certainly allow those to get past.

Roberts is thought to prefer broader support for narrower rulings rather than 5-4 on a blockbuster. Replacing Kennedy might allow him to leverage the threat of a Roe v. Wade overturn - into a 6-3 or 7-2 ruling on something narrower.

[Stargleamer]

3. they just overturned Abood - WTF is she talking about?

She's purposely acting dumb and gullible, is the only way I can make sense of what she's saying. Abood was precedent too

[Wellstone ruled]

4. She is a loyat Comrade and will follow McConnell off the cliff.

[catbyte]

5. I wish she'd just stfu and retire, already. She's worse than useless. And I know she

helped save the ACA, but that's about it. I remember Democrats kowtowing to her while the ACA was being debated. She made all these demands that weakened the bill which the Democrats agreed to just to get her vote then she ended up screwing them anyway by voting no. Fuck her.

[Freethinker65]

6. I would like to hear from someone other than Collins. She thrives on pretending what she thinks

When she knows the opposite is true.

She knew she would never get the vote to shore up healthcare subsidies from McConnell, but she went ahead and pretended at the time that she traded her vote for the promise.

Let's hear from from reliable individuals.

[RandySF]

7. Wow she didn't even wait

[beachbum bob]

8. As if we can actually trust any republican? Starting with Collins herself..

[GeorgeGist]

9. Collins is a buffoon.

[KT2000]

11. this will be another

They tricked me!!!

[CakeGrrl]

13. She's as useless as Flake. She needs to be voted OUT, period.

Depending on a Republican to do the right thing is ludicrous, especially one that has toed the line for Trump in major ways.