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RINO Collins BLOCKS Trump's Voter ID Victory With Filibuster Excuse

Gary FranchiFebruary 14, 2026165 views
RINO Collins BLOCKS Trump's Voter ID Victory With Filibuster Excuse
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Senator Susan Collins is at it again, playing both sides while blocking real conservative victories. The Maine Republican claims to support President Trump's SAVE America Act requiring voter ID, but conveniently won't touch the Senate filibuster that Democrats will use to kill the election integrity legislation.

Collins' wishy-washy position perfectly captures everything wrong with establishment Republicans. When push comes to shove, these RINOs always find an excuse to preserve the swamp's power structure rather than deliver for the American people who demand secure elections.

The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections - something that should be common sense in any functioning democracy. But Democrats know requiring basic verification would devastate their ballot harvesting operations and illegal voter schemes that helped them cling to power for years.

Classic RINO Double-Talk

"I support election integrity, but I also believe in preserving Senate traditions," Collins reportedly told reporters, delivering the kind of mealy-mouthed response that has made her the poster child for weak-kneed Republicans.

Meanwhile, President Trump and his America First allies are pushing hard to ram through real election reforms while Republicans control Washington. But the 60-vote filibuster threshold means Democrats can block anything that threatens their grip on power - exactly why Collins' refusal to act is so damaging.

"We can't let Senate 'traditions' become more important than election integrity," said one Trump administration official. "The American people voted for change, not more swamp games."

Patriots across the country are watching to see which Republicans will actually fight for Trump's agenda versus which ones will hide behind procedural excuses. Collins has made her choice crystal clear - and it's not with the MAGA movement that swept Republicans back into power.

How long will conservatives tolerate RINOs like Collins sabotaging the America First agenda from within? The 2026 midterms can't come fast enough.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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LibertyMom3VerifiedFeb 15, 2026
So frustrated with these weak Republicans! Trump delivered on his promises but these RINOs keep undermining him at every turn.
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FreedomFighter88VerifiedFeb 15, 2026
Same here! We need fighters not fence-sitters in Congress.
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TrumpTrain2028VerifiedFeb 15, 2026
Absolutely disgusting! The swamp creatures will do anything to block election integrity measures.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 15, 2026
Can someone explain how the filibuster excuse works here? I thought Republicans supported keeping the filibuster when Democrats wanted to eliminate it.
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DCInsiderVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
It's about selective application - RINOs use it as cover when they don't want to support Trump's agenda but can't vote against it openly.
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AmericaFirstVetVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
Every legal voter should want election integrity measures. The only people opposed are those who benefit from questionable practices.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
Voter ID is common sense - you need ID to buy alcohol, rent a car, even get into most federal buildings. Why is requiring it for voting suddenly controversial?
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SmallTownVoterVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
I live in rural Georgia and even our tiny polling station requires some form of identification. It's really not that hard and most people support it.
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ElectionWatcherVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
This is exactly why we need to clean house in the GOP. Too many establishment Republicans care more about their DC cocktail parties than the base.
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedFeb 16, 2026
Collins has always been a RINO - she talks conservative during election season then stabs us in the back every time. Maine needs to primary her out!
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MaineConservativeVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
Couldn't agree more! She's been disappointing us for years. Time for fresh blood.