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Susan Collins faces criticism over her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as she seeks reelection, while Democrat Troy Jackson makes abortion rights part of his campaign. Polling cited in the article suggests abortion may matter less to Maine voters than the economy.
Maine governor credited with enacting protections for abortion and gender-affirming care providers
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former president identified as the nominating president for Sotomayor and Kagan; Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court justice whose confirmation vote and later role in the abortion ruling are central background to the race; Elena Kagan, Supreme Court justice cited as an example of a justice Collins voted to confirm; Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court justice cited as an example of a justice Collins voted to confirm
Outlets agree that Troy Jackson is making Susan Collins’s vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh an issue in their Senate race, with Jackson emphasizing abortion rights.
Left-leaning outlets focus on whether the vote will affect voters and also examine Jackson’s past and current abortion positions. Center outlets likewise present abortion rights as part of the campaign, while emphasizing polling that suggests the economy may matter more and voters hold differing views of Collins.
