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Collins leans on familiar playbook in hopes of defying political headwinds — Susan M. Collins | ChamberLight
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Susan Collins is campaigning for reelection by highlighting federal funding and constituent service while seeking distance from President Donald Trump. Her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, argues that her record of backing the administration outweighs those accomplishments.
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People in this story 7 + 1 Incumbent senator and Republican reelection candidate
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PL Republican congressional candidate described by Vance as an independent voice
President whose administration’s policies are part of the Senate race debate
Vice president who described Collins and Paul LePage as independent voices
Senator cited by Collins as a leader in supporting the National Oilheat Research Alliance
Former Democratic Senate nominee whose campaign sparked grassroots momentum
Democratic Senate challenger
ALSO MENTIONED Bobby Charles, Republican gubernatorial candidate discussed as presenting himself as independent-minded
President whose administration’s policies are part of the Senate race debate
Vice president who described Collins and Paul LePage as independent voices
Senator cited by Collins as a leader in supporting the National Oilheat Research Alliance
SHOW 2 MORE SHOW FEWER Former Democratic Senate nominee whose campaign sparked grassroots momentum
TJ Democratic Senate challenger
ALSO MENTIONED Bobby Charles, Republican gubernatorial candidate discussed as presenting himself as independent-minded
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