Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Collins' Good Posture

Craig at Turn Maine Blue tacks up an excellent post reminding us of Sen. Collins' support for the confirmation of now-Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

The vote for Alito is only a single piece of evidence for the proposition that Collins' "centrism" is more myth than reality, more posture than substance. But it's an especially stark piece of evidence, and one that demonstrates how deep her allegiance to the Republican party runs.

Does Sen. Collins actually believe her moderate, blue state talking points and just cave to the Republican leadership on matters of importance? Or is she really a close right-winger who moderates her message for the home state crowd?

I, for one, have never been sure.

Of course, to Maine voters, the answer shouldn't really matter.

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