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Carollynne D's avatar

Dear Senator Collins:

Show us, the middle class and regular people of this country, that you really care about us. You know this is a toxic bill that will hurt many, many American voters. PLEASE VOTE “NO”! 🇺🇸

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Carollynne D's avatar

I have no access to a fax. Please forward to Senator Collins & other Republicans

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Closer to the Edge's avatar

FaxZero and HumbleFax are solid options. There are several others.

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OddBird79's avatar

you can send free faxes from faxzero.com

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Christine Agro's avatar

If you have access to your phone or to the internet and Collins is your Senator, you can 'fax' through Resist Bot. You can also get Fax Apps - some give you a number of free faxes you can send per day.

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A Glass-1/8th-Full Perspective's avatar

Senator Collins, somewhere deep inside you there is a voice that is crying for the future of America. You can see the damage done, the carnage that lies ahead as America’s greatness is chopped down to mere mediocrity.

Time for you to emulate your friend John McCain. Provide the start of growing dissent against the madman who cares for no one but himself.

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Randi's avatar

But her friend isn't there to prop her up. She's useless.

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Randi's avatar

Sen collins has always struck me as someone who needed someone else to be the strong person she could lean on. Remember when she said Kavansugh said Roe v Wade was settled law - so she voted to confirm him. There was no one to lean on then. She's always been too timid; I'm glad she isn't my senator. I don't know why she got re-elected.

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Don Rollins's avatar

Don't hold your breath for Senator Collins to do the right thing. She sold her soul when she supported Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court because he promised Collins that Roe v Wade was "settled law" and he had no intention of reversing it. She was duplicitous then, she will be again.

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Christina Gurchinoff's avatar

Dear Senator Collins:

To vote for Americans use this one word: NO

Thank you from the people who need Medicaid

Christina Gurchinoff

Michigan

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Diane Wyzga's avatar

And, I'll add this: you have crossed the aisle to vote with my US Senators, Murray & Cantwell. I've kept in touch by phone calls & emails asking you to continue doing so.

I've often called Maine my home for hiking and camping. And, when I was bit by a tick I was able to go to the local hospital ER & be treated

These are some of the folks who are looking to you to do the right thing:

The documentary "The Way We Get By" focuses on the Maine Troop Greeters at Bangor International Airport, who welcomed soldiers during their deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The film highlights the greeters, primarily senior citizens, and their dedication to supporting troops, showcasing the impact of this community service on both the greeters and the soldiers.

Seniors!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1326900/

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Lynn's avatar

Senator Collins is a two faced, mealy mouthed hypocrite.

And I’m sure she’s very concerned 🙄about the bill.

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Martha Ture's avatar

I faxed her and told her the number of people in Maine who would lose Medicaid. Want to guess how many Maine residents lose Medicaid under this bill? 241,400.

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-distribution-people-0-64-by-raceethnicity/?dataView=1&currentTimeframe=0&selectedRows=%7B%22states%22:%7B%22maine%22:%7B%7D%7D%7D&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D.

Want to guess what percentage of the Maine population that 241,400 is? 5.8%.

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Thomas Crane's avatar

Senator Collins, are you brave or are you complicit? The children who go hungry because their SNAP benefits are cut will be on your hands. The deaths of those who lost access to proper medical care because they lost Medicaid benefits will be on your hands. Are you really going to choose tax breaks for the wealthy over basic care for the poor and middle class? Show the American people who you truly represent, because history will remember.

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Randi's avatar

She's complicit. I can't believe anyone voted for her after she voted to confirm Kavansugh. It's more like she's in a popularity contest than Congress!

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ERNESTO A BUCH's avatar

I'm not from Maine, and I am not a Republican. But I have always liked Susan Collins. Not anymore.

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Monica Roland's avatar

I didn't fax, but I e-mailed Senator Collins.

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Kelly's avatar

Would you mind sharing her email?

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Monica Roland's avatar

Just type Senator Susan Collins into your search bar. Her Senate office information will appear. Then you fill in the blanks with your address and phone number, and type your message. I hope this helps.

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Alice Barton's avatar

Haven't had a fax machine since I stopped practicing medicine!!

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Closer to the Edge's avatar

FaxZero and HumbleFax are solid options. There are several others.

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Alice Barton's avatar

Good to know!!

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Cherie Lenzi's avatar

Please —this is literally a life and death situation. Do the right thing and vote NO!

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Lisbeth Whitney's avatar

Susan Collins is one of my Senators and I just fired off my 4th email of the day to her and also made yet another phone call to her. I'll try faxing her! Every election I'm just stunned that she wins again. Maybe this next one will be different.

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Kelly's avatar

It’s been because she’s moderate but if she doesn’t do right by the people and her state she won’t be winning the next one. In fact, any open seat needs to vote Democrat regardless which is a shame but this administration is too dangerous and his party members are too afraid to stand against him, therefore any open seat of a Republican needs to go.

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OddBird79's avatar

I don't live in ME (thank God) but I have family there that relies on Medicaid. I faxed Sen. Collins 🙏

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MATX's avatar

Absolutely will support a “No”.

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The Red Lipstick Forum's avatar

Great letter! Cannot emphasize it enough…I will widely share this on all social media platforms from your substack! Thank you for saying the words. Praying for sanity to restore Susan Collins and those others who have lost their minds to this maga craziness.

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Randi's avatar

Don't hold your breath!

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