Defying Trump Ended some Republicans' Careers. It Could Help Susan Collins Win Reelection in Maine
- Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, is seeking reelection in November while maintaining careful distance from President Donald Trump to bolster her appeal among independent voters.
- Trump lashed out in January at Collins' stupidity for joining Democrats on policy debates, yet political advisers note he recognizes maintaining Republican Senate control after November remains critical.
- Challenger Graham Platner argues Collins remains aligned with the establishment, criticizing her support for Trump's Supreme Court nominations that led to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision being overturned.
- Last week, Collins joined Democrats to block a nearly $1.8 billion fund the president sought to benefit targeted allies, demonstrating her willingness to defy Trump on key votes.
- Democrats must flip four seats to control the Senate in November, relying on Trump's falling approval ratings and economic headwinds to improve their chances in competitive races nationwide.
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Trump endorses Maine Sen. Susan Collins for reelection
President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Susan Collins‘s (R-ME) reelection bid against Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, despite his checkered relationship with Collins. “She does because she’s a sane woman,” Trump said during a Wednesday event at the White House when asked about his support of the Maine senator. “She’s not my best friend at all.” The president was alluding to Collins’s willingness to buck the GOP…
JUST IN: Trump Endorses Collins Amid Controversy Over Key Voting Legislation
Susan Collins, Maine’s senior U.S. senator, is navigating a turbulent political landscape marked by a recent endorsement from former President Donald Trump. While Trump expressed his support for Collins’ reelection, he also criticized her Democratic opponent, Graham Platner. This endorsement follows Collins’ significant role in voting for the SAVE America Act, a controversial piece of legislation that Trump champions. Trump’s endorsement was cha…
Defying Trump could help Susan Collins win reelection
Sen. Susan Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, heads to the chamber before votes on June 4. Photo by J. Scott Applewhite of the Associated Press.This story was reported by Patrick Whittle and Will Wissert of the Associated Press and has been republished by The Maine Monitor as part of a content sharing arrangement between the two newsrooms. This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running …
Defying Trump could help GOP Senator win against controversial Democrat
This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defeat her. Last time, it was state lawmaker Sara Gideon.
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Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defeat her. Last time, it was state lawmaker Sara Gideon. This time, it’s combat veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner. But Collins has proven to be a hard target for Democrats over the years — even for candidates without the baggage of Platner, who has faced criticism …
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