Collins' Decision On Kavanaugh Draws Strong Reactions

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October 06, 2018

Sharon Brody

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, talks with reporters after speaking on the Senate floor, on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 in Washington about her vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. (Alex Brandon/AP)

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Saturday, following Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins' announcement on Friday that she would vote for the nominee.

Maine Public Radio chief political correspondent Steve Mistler joins WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody to discuss the reaction to Collins' decision.

This segment aired on October 6, 2018.