The Maine Democratic Party faults her for voting against an amendment on Trump’s border wall, but she says it was the wrong legislation to address presidential overreach.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In ‘Late Show’ appearance, Stephen King says it’s time for Sen. Collins to go
The Bangor-based novelist tells the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that he wants a senator with a more ‘liberal bent.’
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Democratic leaders urge Trump to intervene with Senate Republicans on gun bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer say the president’s ‘urgent, personal intervention is needed.’
Posted inOpinion, Uncategorized
Jim Fossel: Moderates should run for Senate, not president
The chamber would function as the Founders intended if there were more centrists from both parties.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Senate Democrats make unprecedented threat against Supreme Court
They want to restructure the court if the justices do not rule as they see fit. Talk about ‘disdain for an independent judiciary.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Republicans should worry about retaining control of U.S. Senate
Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins is among several highly vulnerable Republican incumbents, and both Georgia seats are now in play.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Outside money flows into race for Susan Collins’ Senate seat
National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Deficit would be zero if not for tax cuts
Maine Sen. Angus King rightly punctures the persistent claim that tax cuts pay for themselves.
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Senate bows to Trump vetoes, allows Saudi arms sales
The president’s decision to sell the weapons in a way that bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties.
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New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine
The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.