DeVos Nomination in Danger After Collins, Murkowski Defect

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced their opposition to President Trump's pick to be the next secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, deeply imperiling her chances of confirmation.

Speaking Wednesday on the Senate floor, Collins said she was "troubled" by DeVos' apparent unfamiliarity with 1975 federal law protecting students with disabilities, along with her lack of experience working in public education had made it impossible for her to support the nomination.

"Mrs. DeVos is the product of her experience," Collins said. "She appears to view education through the lens of promoting alternatives to public education in Detroit and other cities where she has, no doubt, done valuable work.

"Her concentration on charter schools and vouchers, however, raises the question about whether she fully appreciates that the secretary of education's primary focus must be on helping states and communities, parents, teachers, school board administrators, school board members and administrators strengthen our public schools."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/devos-nomination-in-danger-after-collins-murkowski-defect/ar-AAmvICL?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=edgsp

[guillaumeb]

1. I would not trust in Collins or Murkowski.

When McConnell needs the votes these two lapdogs will fall in line.

But I would be more than happy to apologize if they prove me wrong.

[Tatiana]

2. Collins usually falls in line after talking a good game.

I have more faith in Murkowski because Alaskans are completely slamming her office with complaints.