Platner Escalates Attack on Collins Over Kavanaugh Confirmation Vote

The campaign’s latest spot, released Thursday, centers on Collins’ prior pledge to oppose any nominee hostile to Roe v. Wade. Platner’s team argues that the senator’s recent declaration—that she does not regret the confirmation—proves a pattern of political duplicity. While Collins previously claimed Kavanaugh misled her regarding his judicial intentions, critics point to his documented record of dissent on reproductive rights as evidence that his hostility was clear long before his confirmation.

This marks the second aggressive ad from the Platner campaign in two days, both designed to dismantle Collins’ long-standing reputation as a moderate. Beyond the Kavanaugh controversy, the ads highlight her voting record with Donald Trump and her support for legislation that critics say undermines Medicaid and food security programs. By framing her bipartisan gestures as purely performative, Platner is attempting to pressure the incumbent on her most vulnerable policy positions ahead of the election.