Collins enlists Manchin to woo moderates as she distances herself from Trump
Summary
Senator Susan Collins of Maine is campaigning to appeal to voters from all parties by working with Democrats like Joe Manchin. She distances herself from President Trump's policies, especially on Russia and the war in Ukraine, as she runs for a sixth term in a close race.Key Facts
- Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine running for a sixth term.
- Maine voted against President Trump in the 2020 election.
- Collins shared a breakfast meeting with Joe Manchin, a former Democrat turned independent.
- Collins called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "warmonger" and opposes President Trump's Russia-related decisions.
- She has criticized President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict.
- Some Democrats doubt Collins’ criticism of Trump and accuse her of supporting his agenda.
- Protesters in Maine have called for Collins to retire, citing her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- Collins’ supporters are actively campaigning for her reelection despite opposition.
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