US EditionCollins heckled at Maine event: ‘Shame, shame, shame’
Senator Collins was met with chants and over 100 protesters opposing her political stances during a ceremony marking the completion of a $17.8 million road project.
- On Tuesday in Searsport, Senator Susan Collins' ribbon-cutting for the $9.2 million federally-funded Route 1 reconstruction project was met with boos and chants of `Shame` from protesters.
- Anger stemmed from Senator Susan Collins' support for arms to Israel, Medicare and Social Security cuts, absence from town halls, and Supreme Court vote affecting Roe v. Wade.
- Organizers moved the event indoors after nearly 200 protesters arrived carrying homemade signs, including `Stop arms to Israel` and a Graham Platner endorsement, on Tuesday.
- The incident underscores rising electoral pressure on Senator Susan Collins, as she said she spent time speaking with protesters after the ceremony amid Maine's 2026 Senate race challenges.
- Graham Platner launched his campaign last week to challenge Collins, with Maine's June 9, 2026 primary making the race crucial for Senate control.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Susan Collins Heckled at Maine Ribbon-Cutting
“Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is the latest Republican to face angry constituents while home this August recess,” NOTUS reports. “Collins made a surprise appearance at an infrastructure project ribbon-cutting event in Searsport on Tuesday, and was met with a rowdy group of residents shouting, ‘Shame, shame, shame.'”
Susan Collins drowned out by screeching constituents: 'Shame, shame, shame!' · American Wire News
A press event celebrating the completion of a road devolved into chaos when protesters started screeching at Maine Republican Rep. Sen. Susan Collins. Collins pleaded with the protesters to “please just listen” when one snapped back, “We’d like you to listen!” The demonstrators, seemingly furious about a multitude of issues, could be seen carrying signs that read, “Susan Collins WTF” and “Slippery Susan Collins steals Medicaid” as the crowd chan…
Susan Collins heckled at Maine ribbon-cutting to delight of leftist challenger as pivotal Senate race heats up
Senator Susan Collins faced heckling protesters during a Maine ribbon-cutting ceremony as left-wing Democrat challenger Graham Platner seized on the moment ahead of the 2026 Senate race.
‘Shame, Shame, Shame’: Sen. Susan Collins Heckled at Maine Ribbon Cutting
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is the latest Republican to face angry constituents while home this August recess. Collins made a surprise appearance at an infrastructure project ribbon-cutting event in Searsport on Tuesday, and was met with a rowdy group of residents shouting, “Shame, shame, shame.” “Ma’am, if you could let me celebrate,” Collins said in response to a resident airing concerns about cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. “Oh, please, there’…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
