With Collins on board, Sessions' appointment faces a much easier path to confirmation with Senate Republicans from the Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to more independent-minded Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., all indicating their early support.
Republicans appear to have the necessary 51 votes confirm Sessions unless any new information surfaces.
Dont forget the joe munchkin, west virginny.
All over but the Dem crying
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he’s supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Sessions, journalist Salena Zito tweeted Friday afternoon.
...this is why, in most cases, RINOs are still better than Dems. When they get real RINO, as in Lincoln Chaffee, then they are no better than Dems. But if RINOs are willing to come out like this for a good man, they do (still) have some value to us.
Wow...Collins finally did the right thing!
He will get around 60 votes most likely,but confirmation hearings will be a real circus
What if the rats filibuster the nomination? They managed to do it with judicial noms, wonder if they’ll try it with cabinet noms.
The media loves their half-dozen “key Republicans”. Gonna get sick of hearing those disconnected back-stabbers lauded.
What’s the over/under on how many hours will pass before she turns on him?
How is Susan Collins a “key” Republican? She’s about as RINO as they come. Anyone counting on her for a conservative cause is at best rolling the dice.