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What Susan Collins Admits in 1996 Resurfaces As She Announces Senate Run

What Susan Collins Admits in 1996 Resurfaces As She Announces Senate Run

Summary

Senator Susan Collins from Maine has announced she will run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate. An old video of her has surfaced where she stated she would only serve two terms, but she has already served five terms since first being elected in 1996. Collins has not commented on the resurfaced clip, even as her new campaign begins.

Key Facts

  • Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine.
  • Collins announced her campaign for a sixth Senate term on February 10.
  • A video from about 30 years ago has reappeared online, showing Collins supporting term limits and pledging to serve only two terms.
  • Collins has served nearly 30 years in the Senate and is now seeking a sixth term.
  • The video contrasts with her long service, as she runs for reelection.
  • Collins is the only Republican senator seeking reelection in a state that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
  • President Donald Trump has criticized Collins for some of her voting decisions.
  • The upcoming Senate race in Maine is expected to be a key battle in the 2026 election cycle.
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