Sen. Susan Collins struggles after five terms in the Senate
Sen. Susan Collins, the Republican from Maine who weathered the confirmation battle over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and years of political fights, lost her seat Wednesday morning to Democrat Troy Jackson. With 69.2% of the expected vote counted, Jackson led Collins 52.4% to 47.5%. Collins conceded early Wednesday. In a statement, Collins called serving […]
Collins says Schumer is running negative ads full of “outright lies” in a close Maine race
Sen. Susan Collins criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats on Sunday, accusing them of running false attack ads against her and other Republican candidates. She said she could not recall a campaign with so many outright lies. Collins spoke two days before Election Day in Maine, where she is seeking another term in […]
Collins and a leading Senate Democrat clash over a bill to extend protections for Maine lobster fishermen as Cruz promises to act
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, criticized Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., for what she described as delays in efforts to shield Maine’s lobster industry from federal regulations adopted during the Biden administration. The legislation may gain traction in the Senate next month. Cantwell is expected to visit Maine and meet with lobstermen, after previously opposing attempts to […]
Susan Collins battles Troy Jackson to keep her position as New England’s sole Republican senator
New England’s Political Landscape The New England region of the U.S. consists of six states and has over 15 million residents, along with 21 representatives in the House and 12 senators. Currently, out of this group, there’s only one Republican, Senator Susan Collins from Maine—at least, for now. In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson is slightly […]
Audi reveals its first manufacturing location in the U.S. at Trump’s Georgia rally for GOP candidates Mike Collins and Rick Jackson.
Trump Announces Audi’s New Plant in Georgia President Donald Trump revealed that Audi is set to build a large manufacturing facility in Georgia, marking the automaker’s inaugural production site in the U.S. This announcement came during a rally aimed at supporting Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. At the event held in Perry, Georgia, […]
Susan Collins remains resilient in Maine while Joe Manchin supports her campaign
Maine Senate Race: Collins’ Dominance and Jackson’s Challenges In the ongoing Senate race in Maine, two factors are particularly notable. First off, it’s a small state by population standards, and then there’s Susan Collins, who has been a senator for thirty years. This long tenure means a lot of Mainers have personal connections with her. […]
Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson both received 49% in a Maine Senate poll.
Maine voters seem to be feeling pretty uneasy this election cycle. Only about 12% of them believe their economic situation has improved over the past two years. Also, more than 60% disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance—this includes about 20% of Republicans. A recent survey of likely voters in Maine indicates that this general sentiment […]
Joe Manchin labels Schumer as unreasonable for going after Susan Collins in Maine
Manchin Criticizes Schumer Over Collins’ Campaign LEWISTON, MAINE – Former Senator Joe Manchin, who has transitioned from a longstanding Democrat to an independent, expressed his disapproval of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday. He labeled Schumer’s efforts to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine as “crazy” while joining Collins on the campaign trail […]
Joe Manchin supports Susan Collins in competitive Maine Senate election
Former Senator Supports Collins in Maine Race A prominent Republican senator, who Democrats are eager to challenge, is receiving unexpected support from a former member of their party, sending a clear message to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Joe Manchin, who transitioned from the Democratic Party to an independent position before his retirement, is heading […]
GOP Senators Ted Cruz and Susan Collins added to the increasing number of individuals receiving suspicious ‘white powder’ mailings
On Friday, envelopes containing a “white powder” were sent to the offices of Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Susan Collins, adding to a growing list of lawmakers affected by similar suspicious mailings—over a dozen in total. The FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Capitol Police are all involved in the investigation, with some letters being […]