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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’

They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson

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The 19th· Oct 8, 11:00 AMAs Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
Salon· Oct 12, 10:00 AMAs Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’

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Susan Collins faces her biggest test yetThe Maine senator is used to tough reelection campaigns.

The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →

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We need Susan Collins’ experience and work ethic more than ever | LetterAs a business owner in Maine, I want to express my support for Sen. Susan Collins in the upcoming election. Sen. Collins has served Maine for decades, and during that time she has consistently worked to bring federal resources and opportunities to our state. Her seniority and experience in Washington, D.C. — and particularly her […]

Portland Press Herald8d agoWhole story →

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Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun TrumpIn her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.

The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →

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Collins stakes her future on picking her spots against TrumpThe Maine Republican sat down with Semafor amid her toughest reelection fight yet.

Semafor9d agoWhole story →

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Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his sideMaine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins. From the start, he had barely more than 100 days to mount a campaign against New England's last Republican senator. Jackson is a logger, union activist and former president of the Maine Senate who is trying to flip a seat that's key to Democrats'…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution9d agoWhole story →

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GOP Group Spends Thousands to Help Susan Collins—in Wrong PortlandA Republican super PAC sent at least $20,000 to Portland, Oregon, in support of Senator Susan Collins’s reelection campaign. Collins is a senator from Maine. This multithousand-dollar gaffe was made by the Defending Main Street Super PAC Inc, which sent a commercial calling Collins’s Democratic opponent Troy Jackson “taxin’ Troy Jackson.” Too bad…

The New Republic2d agoWhole story →

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