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Collins Says No Regret Confirming Kavanaugh Post-Roe

6/18/2026

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Sen. Susan Collins said she does not regret confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh despite his 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.
She argued Kavanaugh was qualified by his background, experience and integrity.
She noted the Roe decision did not affect Maine because the state expanded abortion access in 2023.
She reminded voters she confirmed Obama and Biden nominees—including Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson—who later voted to uphold Roe.

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Sen. Susan Collins said she does not regret confirming Justice Brett Kavanaugh despite his 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.
She argued Kavanaugh was qualified by his background, experience and integrity.
She noted the Roe decision did not affect Maine because the state expanded abortion access in 2023.
She reminded voters she confirmed Obama and Biden nominees—including Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson—who later voted to uphold Roe.