Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has been under immense scrutiny by her party over her opposition to provisions in the Republican-backed health. But the senator is not letting herself be affected by some of the more ridiculous comments made against her.
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Recently, Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)Â said in an interview that he would challenge Collins to a duel over her stance if she were a man. In a hot mic video, Collins is heard responding to Farenthold’s suggestion:
MALE SENATOR on FARENTHOLD: "You could beat the shit out of him."
SUSAN COLLINS: "He's huge … he's so unattractive, it's unbelievable." pic.twitter.com/hyw6fKU15E
— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) July 25, 2017
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Collins, speaking to a male colleague identified as Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), spoke harshly of the man behind the threat.
“He’s so unattractive, it’s unbelievable,” she said of his appearance.
The senator even made fun of a picture he took in duck-printed pajamas while standing next to a young model:
This is the photo Sen. Susan Collins was referring to when she commented on Rep. Blake Farenthold wearing pajamas in 2010. pic.twitter.com/jZYCPC4FYW
— Beatrice-Elizabeth Peterson (@MissBeaE) July 25, 2017