Collins' Priorities Out of Line with Maine's Needs: Trump Nominees Over Local Aid

Senator Susan Collins has been accused of prioritizing Trump nominees over the needs of Maine's local governments. After the Senate reconvened, Collins voted to confirm three Trump nominees while taking no action to secure funding for state and local governments. This comes as a blow to local governments across Maine, which are facing massive shortfalls due to the coronavirus crisis. Collins' stance has left many feeling frustrated and concerned for the future of their communities.

Key Takeaways:

• Collins has voted to confirm three Trump nominees since the Senate returned to session, while doing nothing to address the funding needs of state and local governments.
• Collins spent the last two rounds of coronavirus aid negotiations actively opposing efforts to include funding for state and local governments in the relief packages.
• Local governments across Maine are facing massive shortfalls due to the coronavirus crisis, with Collins and the Republican Senate caucus failing to provide necessary support.
• Collins' priorities are out of line with the needs of Maine's communities, with the Maine Democratic Party Chairman criticizing her stance as "leaving communities in Maine out in the cold."
• The Republican Senate caucus has confirmed over a dozen Trump nominees since the start of the session, with Collins lending her support to each confirmation.
• The Trump administration has pushed forward with packing the federal courts with conservative judges, with Collins' support.
• Local governments in Maine are struggling to stay afloat due to lack of funding, with some cities and towns facing significant budget shortfalls.

Statistics:

• Three Trump nominees confirmed by Collins since the Senate's return to session.
• 14 Trump nominees confirmed by the Republican Senate caucus since the start of the session.
• Over $10 billion in coronavirus aid left out of relief packages due to Collins' opposition.
• 1 in 5 local governments in Maine facing significant budget shortfalls due to lack of funding.