Late last night a quote from Susan Collins appeared saying her reaction to Gabbard’s testimony was very positive. Gabbard said she had no intention of urging a pardon for Snowden and Collins pointed at that as very reassuring.
Collins is EXTREMELY important. As was true with Kavanaugh, she is the vote that the gutless senators can point at and hide behind. If she is voting to confirm Tulsi Gabbard, then other votes will be dragged along.
She is the vote the gutless use for cover.
The quotes from Collins last night were good news. Not conclusive until she casts the two relevant votes (one in committee and one on the floor), but very good news.
This will be a test of Thune’s abilities.
Agree...my understanding is that the DNI position was Collins idea.