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Senator Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Joe Manchin in effort to highlight her independence - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/nation/collins-joe-manchin-rally/
Maine Has Changed. Susan Collins Hasn’t.: The senator is trying to defy the odds, again.
theatlantic.com/politics/2026/10/susan-collins-maine-debate-troy-jackson/689037/
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
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Pro-Susan Collins Group Spends $25,000 in the Wrong Portland: Oregonians may have wondered why they were seeing online ads about the Maine Senate race over the ...
newsweek.com/pro-susan-collins-group-spends-25000-wrong-portland-12557719
GOP Group Spends Thousands to Help Susan Collins—in Wrong Portland: The people of Portland, Oregon, were probably very confused about why they were being flooded ...
newrepublic.com/post/216529/republican-group-spends-thousands-susan-collins-portland-oregon
Key FactsRepublican PAC Sends Collins Campaign Ad to Oregon
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newrepublic.com
- Defending Main Street Super PAC sent at least $20,000 to Portland, Oregon, for Susan Collins’s reelection campaign.
- Virtually none of the people reached in Oregon can vote in the Maine Senate election.
- Sarah Chamberlain blamed Cross Screen Media, saying the Oregon placement was removed while the ad ran in Portland, Maine.
- Multiple polls place incumbent Collins slightly behind Jackson ahead of the upcoming November election.
It has nothing to do with us. I would never run an ad in Portland, Oregon, for Susan Collins, for Christ’s sake.— Sarah Chamberlain, President of the Republican Main Street Partnership, describing the misplacement and distancing the group from the ad in an NBC News interview.
Exclusive: Manchin suggests Collins should become independent : The former West Virginia senator is running a project to elect more members of Congress outside ...
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Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during Maine Senate debate: Democrat Troy Jackson asked incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6153163-troy-jackson-susan-collins-heated-debate-maine-senate-race/
'Just a Flat-Out Lie': Collins Says She Couldn't Have Known Kavanaugh Would Vote to Overturn Roe v. Wade
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Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’: Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/17/us/politics/susan-collins-troy-jackson-shut-up-debate.html
Ukraine: Is US President Trump Switching Sides in the Ukraine War?: Russian President Vladimir Putin is pushing for a trilateral summit with the US and China to ...
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MAGA Goons Launch Attack Ad Campaign 3,100 Miles From Target: A costly campaign blunder has left Republican operatives furious as Sen. Susan Collins fights to ...
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Group backing Susan Collins mistakenly runs ads in Portland, Ore. instead of Portland, Maine
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/13/metro/collins-ads-pac-portland-oregon/
GOP PAC Accidentally Runs Troy Jackson Attack Ads In Wrong State
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6acc9961e4b0a568b68e46d5/liveblog_6acd3966e4b0e26c18cd2ea6
Has Susan Collins’s political luck finally run out?: Anti-Trump voters could decide Maine’s crucial Senate race.
vox.com/podcasts/506849/susan-collins-maine-senate-race-trump-midterms
White House Melts Down at Kaitlan Collins Over Trump’s Empty Seats: The CNN star has apparently hit a nerve—again.
thedailybeast.com/white-house-melts-down-at-kaitlan-collins-over-trumps-empty-seats
Paul LePage was 'Trump before Trump'. The real one is hurting his comeback. : Former Maine governor Paul Lepage has tied his brand to President Trump ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/nation/paul-lepage-donald-trump-maine/
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson told CNN’s Dana Bash he doesn’t regret telling his opponent, GOP Sen. Susan Collins, to “shut up” during a debate.
Elizabeth Warren to campaign with Troy Jackson in Maine: Senator Elizabeth Warren is set to join Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson at a “No Kings” rally in ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/13/metro/elizabeth-warren-troy-jackson-maine-senate-race/
Susan Collins' time is up as Maine's Houdini: The senator cannot make her role as Donald Trump's enabler disappear
salon.com/2026/09/29/susan-collins-time-is-up-as-maines-houdini/
Hugh Hefner's Widow, Crystal Harris, DMs Jessica Biel About Playboy Role: Crystal was just 26 when she got married to then-86-year-old Hugh Hefner ...
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WATCH LIVE: Collins, Jackson face off in Maine U.S. Senate debate: Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will meet on the debate ...
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Four years after invasion: Putin apparently wants to negotiate with Trump and Xi about Ukraine
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Meet 'Bowtie Bob,' a fixture at Farmingdale Diner for more than 30 years: "I know what they all like to drink and eat," he says. "Before they come in from the ...
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Desperate Must-Win Republican’s Debate Derailed by Protester: A protester interrupted Susan Collins during her fourth and final debate.
thedailybeast.com/desperate-must-win-republicans-debate-derailed-by-protester
'Senator Collins Paid for the Bullets,' Troy Jackson Says of ICE Killing in Maine
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What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between Collins and Jackson: Republican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during ...
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Key FactsCollins Emphasizes Independence in First Maine Senate Debate
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- During the hourlong debate, Jackson cited Collins’ Kavanaugh vote and her procedural vote advancing Trump’s tax-and-spending bill.
- Collins said she had opposed Trump more often than Biden and challenged him over tariffs, immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran.
- Collins tried linking Maine’s high energy and housing costs to Jackson’s former role and policies she called failed in Augusta.
- The candidates are scheduled to participate in three more debates later this month.
I voted against my party more than any other senator on either side of the aisle.— Susan Collins, during the Maine Senate debate against Troy Jackson.
Sen. Susan Collins struggles to name a time she stopped Trump: Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins invoked her vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/16/sen-susan-collins-struggles-name-time-she-stopped-trump/
Desperate Must-Win Republican Throws Trump Under the Bus: Susan Collins slammed one of the president’s favorite topics.
thedailybeast.com/desperate-must-win-republican-susan-collins-throws-trump-under-the-bus
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
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During Maine's Senate debate Thursday night, a protester shouted at GOP Sen. Susan Collins about the impact of data centers ... Show more
Republican Sen. Susan Collins further distanced herself from President Donald Trump in the Maine Senate debate against Democrat Troy Jackson on Tuesday ... Show more
Collins Says Trump 'Did Not Have A Good Plan' For Iran War
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Daniel, a team member at Shoppers True Value Hardware, sleeps on the job, leaves food lying around and lets his co-workers clean up after him ... Show more
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Susan Collins’ 2026 Polls Compared With Her 2020 Maine Victory: Susan Collins trailed consistently before winning Maine in 2020. New polling shows why her 2026 ...
newsweek.com/susan-collins-maine-senate-polls-2020-comparison-12534004
Podcast: Susan Collins and the Case of the Disappearing FBI Probe
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‘Bizarre!’ CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Left ‘Surprised’ By Katie Zacharia’s ...: “There were only two questions taken by the new press secretary," a shocked Kaitlan ...
mediaite.com/media/news/bizarre-cnns-kaitlan-collins-left-surprised-by-katie-zacharias-first-press-briefing-which-wrapped-after-just-3-questions/
Susan Collins opposes Trump’s Russian diesel deal as Maine prices stay high: Several lawmakers have come out in opposition to the plan, which Trump said would ...
newsweek.com/susan-collins-opposes-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-as-maine-prices-stay-high-12554699
Susan Collins’ 2026 Polls Compared With Her 2020 Maine Victory: Susan Collins trailed consistently before winning Maine in 2020. New polling shows why her 2026 ...
newsweek.com/susan-collins-maine-senate-polls-2020-comparison-12534004
Bernie Sanders Campaigns With Jackson for First Time Since Platner Fallout: Sanders’ appearance comes as Troy Jackson is in striking distance of flipping the ...
newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-campaigns-with-jackson-for-first-time-since-platner-fallout-12551518
Sen. Jon Ossoff called Rep. Mike Collins an “election denier” and challenged him to say whether he still believes the 2020 election was stolen – Collins ... Show more
VW boss with a warning appeal: Things are getting very tough for the German auto industry
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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’ - Salon.com
salon.com/2026/10/12/as-susan-collins-goes-for-a-sixth-term-maine-democrats-worry-shes-a-teflon-candidate-partner/
Collins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways: Republican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6146875-collins-jackson-third-maine-senate-debate-takeaways/
Obama Makes Dramatic Move in Must-Win Senate Race for Trump: The most popular living president is wading into midterms overshadowed by the current president’s ...
thedailybeast.com/barack-obama-makes-dramatic-move-in-must-win-maine-senate-race-for-trump
Key FactsObama backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
Oct 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Barack Obama is backing Democratic candidate Troy Jackson ahead of the November 3 midterms in Maine’s Senate race.
- Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins are scheduled for their second debate within three days.
- Collins is trailing Jackson in polls and risks losing a seat her party has held for almost 30 years.
- Obama’s team says he has recorded ads for two dozen other candidates, expected to air in coming days.
Do not sit this one out. Get out there and vote for Troy Jackson.— Barack Obama endorsing Troy Jackson in the Maine Senate race
Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race: Likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but they favor Collins’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/09/poll-democrat-troy-jackson-narrowly-leads-susan-collins-maine-senate-race/
Susan Collins' Boast About Her Biggest Success Backfires Immediately: Troy Jackson put her on blast “because she won’t talk back against Donald Trump.”
huffpost.com/entry/susan-collins-road-salt-debate_n_6ac5af85e4b0613dcc571cc9
Three takeaways from the Maine Senate debate: The debate is the first of four the candidates will have before Election Day.
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/06/nation/susan-collins-troy-jackson-debate-maine-senate/
Sen. Bernie Sanders backed Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine's battleground race, at a rally today. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports.
Hegseth’s One Percent: A cult of military superiority over civilians is not only unwarranted, but actively dangerous.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/pete-hegseth-military-superiority-bible/688887/
Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances: Washington transportation leaders are making progress on a plan that will determine the ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/02/plan-for-high-speed-rail-from-portland-to-vancouver-b-c-advances/
Jackson holds slight lead over Collins in Maine Senate race survey: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) trails Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in her bid for a sixth ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6139683-jackson-leads-collins-poll/
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Susan Collins Is the Living Worst: The most despicable Republican is actually the “reasonable” Republican.
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What Maine Senate race polls show as Obama gives Jackson last-minute boost: One expert said that the endorsement could "make an important difference" in ...
newsweek.com/what-maine-senate-race-polls-show-as-obama-gives-jackson-late-boost-12547315
Cornell Rape Allegations Reignite Furor Over Title IX: The university relies on internal proceedings to handle sexual-assault allegations ...
wsj.com/us-news/law/cornell-rape-allegations-reignite-furor-over-title-ix-337785cc
Paid articlePaywallSusan Collins Is Going Viral For All Of The Wrong Reasons: "The kind of line that could genuinely sway an election."
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A Nobel Prize Winner’s Startup Raised $350 Million. Now It Can’t Fund Its Cancer Programs
inc.com/rachel-suleymanov/nobel-prize-winner-startup-raised-350-million-dollars-now-cant-fund-cancer-programs/91416317
Democrats need to reel in more men. These Mainers say the party needs better bait
npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5989427/maine-men-democrats-male-voters-midterms
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is facing a tough reelection fight, touted the early release of funds to help low-income people heat their homes.thehill.com
The Latest: Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
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In Senate Debate, Troy Jackson Calls Susan Collins an 'Arsonist' Who Brings a 'Cup of Water' to the Fire
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Surveys show Democratic Senate candidates tied or leading in Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas ... Show more
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Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins: Jackson became the party’s nominee in late July after the campaign of Democratic primary ...
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Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe of ...
propublica.org/article/susan-collins-bribery-allegations-explained
Susan Collins Gets a Brutal Warning From Home-State Paper: The senator’s out-of-hand dismissal of corruption allegations may come back to bite her.
thedailybeast.com/susan-collins-gets-a-brutal-warning-from-home-state-paper/
Poland Spring water pumping under scrutiny amid Maine drought: Poland Spring is seeking to renew its water extraction permit in Denmark, where it pumps millions ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/08/science/poland-spring-water-extraction-maine-drought/
GOP Senator Calls Out Trump, 80, for Having ‘Thin Skin’: “Seriously, what a snowflake,” Thom Tillis said.
thedailybeast.com/gop-senator-thom-tillis-calls-out-trump-80-for-having-thin-skin/
Sen. Susan Collins touted getting road salt removed from Canada’s tariff list. Maine Senate President Troy Jackson fired back: “What about everything else? We ... Show more
Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump With Eye-Popping Disapproval Rating On Air: An anonymous Trump adviser also told Collins that the midterm elections are “obviously ...
huffpost.com/entry/kaitlan-collins-trump-bad-poll-numbers-popularity_n_6abbe38ce4b0cdca1abeaec4
Today’s Rabbithole starts with this question inspired by Shirley Li’s story about the future of the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger ... Show more
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Jackson holds edge over Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6123742-troy-jackson-susan-collins-maine-aarp-poll/
Jon Stewart Destroys ‘Criminally Naive’ Must-Win GOP Senator: Jon Stewart hopes Susan Collins faces an “electoral price” for her MAGA votes.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/jon-stewart-destroys-criminally-naive-must-win-gop-senator/
MAGA Governor Finally Calls Off Botched Female Execution: The politician, already feeling heat for a previous failed execution, has now paused state killings for ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-governor-finally-calls-off-botched-female-execution/
