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Father of Fake News: Collins 'misses her moment to be a hero' by voting for Kavanaugh

[The Hill] Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather argued Friday that Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) missed an opportunity to be a "hero" by announcing that she would vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

In a Facebook post after Collins announced her plans to vote for Kavanaguh during a lengthy speech on the Senate floor, the veteran anchor called the nomination battle a "devastating loss" for "most women" and some men.

"So Collins misses her moment to be a hero, and the old bulls win again," Rather wrote in the post.

"For most women and many men it’s a bitter, devastating loss. Which makes it all the sweeter for the old bulls, and for the forces of power, privilege and money everywhere," he added.

Rather wrote that his wife was "furious and deeply disappointed" by the day's news that Republicans have the votes necessary to confirm Kavanaugh on Saturday.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-10-06 07:33|| || Front Page|| [11150 views ] Top

#1 Perhaps Senator Collins knew it wasn't about her. A fact that Mr. Rather might fail to fully comprehend.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-10-06 07:44|| 2018-10-06 07:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Dan "The truth is slipperier than a bucket of snail snot" Rather...

Posted by M. Murcek 2018-10-06 08:30|| 2018-10-06 08:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Kenneth what is the frequency?

Posted by Bangkok Billy 2018-10-06 09:49|| 2018-10-06 09:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Billy: Donlon Hall dedication is set for 1000 hrs, 5 Dec at Eglin, AFB. If you need a POC for further info let me know.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-10-06 10:01|| 2018-10-06 10:01|| Front Page Top

#5 "Old bulls" referenced by "Old Bullshit" hissownself

Posted by Frank G 2018-10-06 10:11|| 2018-10-06 10:11|| Front Page Top

#6 Well, if Dan Rather says so...

Posted by Abu Uluque 2018-10-06 12:33|| 2018-10-06 12:33|| Front Page Top

#7 I’m shocked Dan rather didn’t come forward as abused by Kavanaugh.

Posted by Rjschwarz 2018-10-06 12:35|| 2018-10-06 12:35|| Front Page Top

#8 Rather can abuse himself.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2018-10-06 12:51|| 2018-10-06 12:51|| Front Page Top

#9 The kerning got him.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2018-10-06 13:47|| 2018-10-06 13:47|| Front Page Top

#10 Mr. Dan "Accurate, But Fake" Rather? Even when he tells 'The Truth' it is a misleading?

Posted by magpie 2018-10-06 14:20|| 2018-10-06 14:20|| Front Page Top

#11 I'm surprised Danny R didn't find a "typewriter written" party invite for Justice K

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2018-10-06 14:20|| 2018-10-06 14:20|| Front Page Top

#12 Because it's all about 'how you look'. Typical Lefty.

I think Walter Cronkite was more the 'father of fake news'. Dan was more the weird uncle.

Posted by CrazyFool 2018-10-06 14:41|| 2018-10-06 14:41|| Front Page Top

#13 Not Walter Duranty?

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2018-10-06 15:08|| 2018-10-06 15:08|| Front Page Top

#14 #4 Donlon Hall dedication is set for 1000 hrs, 5 Dec at Eglin, AFB.

Sorry Mr. B - not tracking. I'm OCONUS for the time being regardless.

Posted by Bangkok Billy 2018-10-06 18:53|| 2018-10-06 18:53|| Front Page Top

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