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

BATH, Maine — Election after election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins has defied national political winds to return to office, representing a state that has backed Democrats in every presidential contest since 1992. But her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, is betting that her eight-year-old vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court’s…

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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’

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

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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'…

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Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governorThe Democratic U.S. Senate nominee's campaign has offered few details about what the work entailed, describing it only as consulting and organizing services on national and labor issues.

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Troy Jackson, Running for Senate Against 'Greedy Corporations,' Says He 'Can't Help' That a PAC He Led Took Corporate MoneyMaine Democrat Troy Jackson, who is running for U.S. Senate as an opponent of "greedy corporations," said he couldn't do anything to stop a PAC he led from taking tens of thousands of dollars from corporations. The post Troy Jackson, Running for Senate Against 'Greedy Corporations,' Says He 'Can't Help' That a PAC He Led Took Corporate Money appeared…

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Susan Collins doesn't back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy JacksonTuesday's meeting was first of four debates in 10 days, less than a month before an election that could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

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Maine women over 60 turn on Susan Collins over Kavanaugh voteMany women in their 60s who backed the Republican incumbent for years now point to her role in confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as the moment when she lost their trust.

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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debateThe two candidates clashed repeatedly over their records and national politics in the first of four debates in the key battleground race.

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How would Susan Collins approach a new Supreme Court vacancy?The Maine senator's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 is still an issue as she seeks reelection.

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In first Maine Senate debate, Collins seeks to distance herself from TrumpRepublican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson. Collins argues she has maintained political independence by voting against Trump's agenda. Collins is running for reelection in a race Democrats hope win as they try to take control of the…

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Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate raceThe former president told voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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Still no space between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race, CNN poll findsThe poll suggests the election is likely to turn on the reputation of Collins, a five-term Republican.

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