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In reply to the discussion: Susan had her sidewalk power washed overnight so another crew stopped by with more chalk. [View all]Fla Dem
(25,708 posts)25. This is not "Susan Collins' " Residence.
Last edited Wed May 11, 2022, 11:03 AM - Edit history (2)
It looks like row houses.
This is her home in Bangor Maine at the corner of Hayward St and W Broadway.
This was the messaging in front of her home.
Just Wait Until You See the Terrifying Defacement of Susan Collins Sidewalk by Pro-Choice Activists
Its chalk.
BY BEN MATHIS-LILLEY
MAY 10, 2022 8:32 PM
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Its in this context that Collins, according to the Bangor Daily News report, complained to police about sidewalk chalk. (Officers summoned a public works employee to wash it off but are not otherwise pursuing the matter.) A source close to the chalking says that two people were involved in its execution and that Collins husband, a longtime Republican staffer and lobbyist named Thomas Daffron, delivered a personal scolding to them while it was being written.
On Tuesday, meanwhile, more chalk messages were left, including one that said: You might not recognize our right to free speech, but I hope you recognize my right to an abortion. Daffron told the Bangor paper that he has not alerted authorities to the presence of the new slogans
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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/05/susan-collins-police-call-sidewalk-chalk-photo-pro-choice-senator-protest.html
Its chalk.
BY BEN MATHIS-LILLEY
MAY 10, 2022 8:32 PM
'''''''''''''''More
Its in this context that Collins, according to the Bangor Daily News report, complained to police about sidewalk chalk. (Officers summoned a public works employee to wash it off but are not otherwise pursuing the matter.) A source close to the chalking says that two people were involved in its execution and that Collins husband, a longtime Republican staffer and lobbyist named Thomas Daffron, delivered a personal scolding to them while it was being written.
On Tuesday, meanwhile, more chalk messages were left, including one that said: You might not recognize our right to free speech, but I hope you recognize my right to an abortion. Daffron told the Bangor paper that he has not alerted authorities to the presence of the new slogans
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https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/05/susan-collins-police-call-sidewalk-chalk-photo-pro-choice-senator-protest.html
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Susan had her sidewalk power washed overnight so another crew stopped by with more chalk. [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2022
OP
She MUST acquire 24/7 protection for the threats against her well being.
Ferrets are Cool
May 2022
#3
They need to keep doing it. Getting it cleaned off every day gives her something useful to do.
Autumn
May 2022
#6
"If people aren't mockingly waving chalk at Susan Collins everywhere she goes for the rest of ..."
mahatmakanejeeves
May 2022
#13
A basic question. Who owns the sidewalks in Maine? The landowner or the taxpayers? Are they public?
usaf-vet
May 2022
#18
Most sidewalks are town property (public) but homeowners are encouraged to
FailureToCommunicate
May 2022
#27
does she own the sidewalk? id love to see her documation that says she does .
AllaN01Bear
May 2022
#26