A hot mic catches Susan Collins going in on the congressman who thought he might challenge her to a duel

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 01: U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill February 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Collins discussed the release of a report that says that less than one percent of the 4,000-mile U.S.-Canada border is monitored by U.S. border officials. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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) 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:

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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:

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