Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes on a starring role in Maine’s Senate race

How an explosive Senate race became a referendum on Brett Kavanaugh

When a Democratic primary was decided in Maine on Tuesday night, incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins learned who she would be going up against in the general election: embattled progressive Graham Platner. Some establishment Democrats would have preferred two-term Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who won 18 percent of the vote (compared to 74 percent for Platner) despite having dropped out of the race. But the general election is now officially Collins vers…

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes on a starring role in Maine’s Senate race

In a time of war and rising prices, Democrats in Maine say another issue is motivating them in the Senate race: Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation eight years ago.

Brett Kavanaugh Takes on a Starring Role in Senate Race

NBC News: “In a time of war, rising costs and Medicaid cuts, Democrats in Maine say another issue is motivating them in this fall’s Senate race: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court eight years ago.” “A pivotal vote by longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine pushed Kavanaugh over the finish line in 2018 after she famously said he considered Roe v. Wade “settled law” — a comment that turned out to be wrong.”