Georgia Senate
Where Things Stand: Why Did Collins Turn Down Trump Just To Defy His Party, Pursue Pipe Dream? 
This is your TPM mid-morning briefing.
There’s got to be something going on behind the scenes here.
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) has been a bulldog for President Trump from his perch on the House Judiciary Committee for months, most notably with his aggressive defense of the President throughout the impeachment inquiry. Trump rewarded his loyalty by floating to reporters Thursday night that the lawmakers is among the candidates he’s considering to become director of national intelligence.