Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race
Summary
Former Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, known as a centrist, has endorsed Senator Susan Collins from Maine in her Senate race. Manchin chose Collins over her progressive opponent, Troy Jackson, and praised Collins as a core figure in the Senate.Key Facts
- Joe Manchin is a former senator from West Virginia who ended his career as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party.
- He has publicly supported Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine.
- Collins is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate.
- Manchin described Collins as the “soul of the Senate.”
- Collins’ opponent in the race is Troy Jackson, a progressive candidate.
- Jackson supports policies like Medicare for All, a plan for government-covered health care.
- Jackson also wants major changes to immigration laws.
- Manchin’s endorsement is notable because of his centrist position and break from the Democratic Party.
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