Collins fires back at Platner’s Iraq war criticism: ‘He was not drafted’
Summary
Senator Susan Collins responded to criticism from her Democratic opponent, Graham Platner, who said she voted to send him to the Iraq War. Collins pointed out that Platner was not drafted into the military and defended her voting record on military actions.Key Facts
- Senator Susan Collins represents Maine as a Republican.
- Collins faced criticism from Graham Platner, her Democratic challenger in the Senate race.
- Platner is a Marine veteran and works as an oyster farmer.
- Platner told The New York Times that Collins voted to send him to the Iraq War.
- Collins replied by saying Platner was not drafted into the military service.
- The exchange highlights debates over military intervention and voting records in a Senate race.
- The Iraq War is a key part of the discussion between the candidates.
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