Republican Sen. Susan Collins to oppose Trump circuit court nominee over role in pre-existing conditions suit
Collins, a rare GOP defender of Obamacare, cited in her statement announcing her decision Readler's role in the case as reason for opposing him."As the Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Mr. Readler was both a lead attorney and policy advisor in the Department's decision not to defend the Affordable Care Act, including its provisions protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions," she said.
It's not clear if any other GOP senators will join her in opposing Readler. When Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the Republican whip, was asked if Republicans would hold together to advance the nominee, he replied,"hopefully we'll have enough."He later said he expects to get the simple majority needed.Read MoreAll Democrats are expected to oppose Readler.
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